Artist's StatementI am Alexander J. Hilton, an international selling artist specialising in still-life oil paintings that explore the emotive and transformative qualities of light. My work is rooted in the classical tradition of still-life painting while infusing contemporary relevance through my meticulous focus on texture, colour, and composition.
Alexander J Hilton is a contemporary British artist known for his evocative still life and interior-based compositions that explores simplicity of the mundane through detail and realism from afar. Rooted in a deep appreciation for traditional techniques, his work reinterprets classical subjects through a modern lens, inviting viewers to simple subjects with deeper meanings or a sense of nostalgia.
Working primarily in oils, his pieces are marked by a rich, nuanced use of light, shadow, and texture. Often described as painterly yet precise, his paintings evoke a sense of stillness that lingers with the viewer, drawing attention to the overlooked poetry of everyday objects and curated environments. Whether capturing the woodiness of stems, the delicacy of petals or the shine of an iridescent surface, his work speaks to a reverence for craftsmanship and detail.
His collectors range from world leading interior designers, art dealers, influential social media stars, to international private collectors. His paintings have been featured in a variety of spaces including two Michelin-starred restaurants, heritage homes, and contemporary galleries, with exhibitions with Neptune, Chelsea Arts society and AKA Fine Arts, among others with a solo exhibition due at the end of 2026 at The Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall.

Art StyleContemporary

Art SubjectsStill Life

Art Materialsoils