My work is based upon the idea of a book. A deconstruction analysis of the book concept – from the binding to the pages and its content – creates an opportunity to re-examine the spaces that we control. The language that defines the book can be applied to simple boundaries of any construction, such as a simple room and it's contents, or the contents of a bag. In its root nature, it is a progressive narrative that separates itself from the singularity of a solitary artwork or a mere page.

Alden currently resides in Calgary, Alberta. He graduated from the Printmaking department at the Alberta College of Art and Design. In 2001, Alden along with fellow printmakers, Edwin Herrenschmidt, Douglas Jaap, James Jensen, and Lee Mckay, helped form the printmaking group, burnt toast studio.

Education

BFA, Printmaking, Alberta College of Art and Design (1996)

Group Exhibitions

"A Thousand Words Exactly" The New Gallery, Calgary, 2001
"First Int1l Biennial of Artist Trading Cards," The New Gallery, Calgary, 2000
"Graduating Exhibition," Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Calgary, 1997
"Acid Bites & Solvent Fumes" Seoul Gallery, Calgary 1997
"Doors" Truck, Calgary 1994
"Information Society," Marion Nicoll Gallery, Calgary, 1994

Published Work

"filling Station Magazine" 1997- 2003
"dANDelion Magazine" 2001,2002-2004
"acid bites & solvent fumes" 1995 +