Alexander James Dissects the Square at Phillips Hong Kong

British artist Alexander James (b. 1993) presents 'Dissecting the Square' at Phillips Gallery in Hong Kong, running until 31 May 2026. The exhibition explores the square as a fundamental shape in painting, inspired by a shaft of sunlight dissecting an empty canvas in his studio. James divides canvases into four quadrants, creating compositions that balance order and disruption. The show includes a dialogue with Josef Albers' 'Homage to the Square: In Time' (1967) and a sculpture by Sean Scully. Echoes of Mark Rothko, Donald Judd, Frank Stella, and Kazimir Malevich appear throughout. James, a Camberwell College of Arts graduate, works across painting, sculpture, installation, and video. His previous solo exhibition 'Tuck Shop for The Wicked' was at Marlborough Gallery (2023). Group shows include the Victoria and Albert Museum and Dallas Contemporary.