Exhibitions

ALEX PAULUS: SIZE MATTERS

Crosstown Arts / 1350 Concourse Ave. September 27, 2024 - January 19, 2025

Alex Paulus

"I’ve been thinking about scale and proportion a lot lately. The size of an object can make it seem important or unimportant. And we all measure things according to the size of ourselves. Things that are smaller than us can seem trivial, while larger objects can feel overwhelming. Yet, when considering the vastness of the universe, our planet seems tiny and inconsequential.

My current series focuses on the juxtaposition of small figures within expansive landscapes, alongside large scale portraits depicting figures of profound personal meaning from my childhood. The pieces involving small figures in massive spaces, create a sense of insignificance. The large portraits give off a sense of immense importance. But this is all relative to the size of the viewer and how it makes them feel.

I often think about how humans fit into this world and how small we actually are compared to the rest of the universe. I am very interested in the purpose of human existence, but it seems like we do a lot of weird things for no reason. And I’d like to learn as much as I can with my time here on Earth."

- Alex Paulus, 2024