About

alexandrailensor@gmail.com

I am a multidisciplinary illustrator, animator and visual artist based in Sheffield & Manchester, UK. My artwork focuses on themes relating to the macabre, folklore, history, feminism, mental health and more. I am particularly interested in how visual storytelling can communicate complex emotional and psychological experiences, often fuelled by personal interpretations. Predominantly working with ink, I specialise in visceral image making and approaches. These emphasises sensory qualities and physical mark-making by combining both traditional and digital methods, which are ignited by my neurodivergence. These methods allow me to develop strong, character-driven work that feels both immediate and expressive. My practice is driven by a desire to create impactful, narrative-led imagery that challenges, engages, and resonates on both an emotional and visual level.

Exhibitions & Events

Upcoming Exhibitions & Events:

23rd of April 2026, Museums Lates x Think Together: How We Look Philosophy Art Event, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield

Current Exhibitions:

24th of January-31st of May 2026, Artworks Together International Exhibition at The Millennium Gallery, Sheffield

Past Exhibitions & Events:

8th December-Mid march 2026, Community Micro-Gallery: HappeningInMCR x Afflecks

9th of February-1st of March 2026, Rook Rummy’s Escape to the Cateau at Cass Art Manchester

6th of December 2025, Stockport Zine and Print Fair at Stockroom, Stockport

22nd of November 2025, Mulled and Spicy Print Fair at Sandbar, Withington

26th October- 2nd of November 2025, Nice One Presents: Unlucky 13

18th October 2025, West Art Collective’s ‘Immortal’ Night at Antwerp Mansion

7th- 20th June 2025, Manchester School of Art Degree Show 2025

23rd February 2025, The Story of The Pendle Witches Book Signing at Pendle Heritage Centre

1st of February- 1st of April 2025, Manchester Poetry Library IWA Exhibition

10th January 2025, January Bruise at SeeSaw Space

26th October 2024, MCR Queer Art Market at Feel Good Club

18th October 2024, West Art Collective’s ‘Seance’ Halloween Night at Antwerp Mansion

27th May- 1st of September 2024, Community Micro-Gallery: HappeningInMCR x Afflecks

24th April- 25th of April 2024, Making a Mark: Informed by Ink at Saan Gallery

14th December- 22nd of December 2023, Core 706: Celebration, Manchester School of Art, Chatham Building