PARIS ALEXANDER
Paris’s work is characterized by a unique blend of realism and abstraction, often exploring themes of nature, human emotion, and the passage of time. He utilizes a variety of materials, including clay and stone, to create pieces that engage with their surroundings. The human form has remained a central part of his work throughout his career, allowing him to explore movement, expression, and the human experience.
With more than 35 years as a professional artist, Paris has exhibited his work nationally and internationally and completed numerous private commissions and public art projects. His practice continues to evolve through experimentation with new materials, techniques, and approaches to form.
In 2019, Paris created City Market Artist Collective in Raleigh’s Historic City Market as a space focused on outstanding local artists while also bringing nationally and internationally recognized artists to Raleigh through its guest artist program. The collective operated through 2025 and was voted Best Gallery in Raleigh in 2023.
Dr. Lawrence J. Wheeler,
Former Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art
"Paris uses the human form as his subject, frequently in carved stone, but also in clay and hard plaster. He expresses himself equally well in all these materials. In fact these varied elements contribute to the power of his art."
Tom Grubb,
Executive Director of the
Fayetteville Museum of Art
“ Though creating artwork with stone is a drastically labor intensive task, Paris Alexander is able to produce unique and beautiful forms with a classical and exuberant essence.”
Louis St. Lewis,
Artist-Writer, Provocateur, Metro Magazine, Artist–at-Large
“A self-taught artist with drive and ambition, Alexander repeatedly proves that a self-taught artist with natural talent can trump most MFA students without even breaking a sweat."
Linda Johnson Dougherty,
Chief Curator & Curator of Contemporary Art of the North Carolina Museum of Art
"Paris Alexander's carved stone sculpture pare sculpture down to it's essential forms, resulting in abstract and iconic forms."
Teaching and community outreach have also been an important part of Paris’s career. He teaches sculpture, drawing, anatomy, figure drawing, and stone carving, and has worked through arts council programs and outreach initiatives with Artspace and the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Through his studio work, teaching, and community involvement, Paris continues to share his knowledge while pushing his own work in new directions.