Alexander Stockdale

I work at the intersection of art, technology, and nature, building multimedia solutions that bridge digital infrastructure and tangible utility. I transform code into context, crafting interactive web experiences and tools that spark engagement and produce real-world impact.

Since earning my B.A. from Columbia College Chicago in 2015, I have specialized in web design, development, and project management via Agile methodologies. These perspectives—gained both behind the screen and in the field—inform the core themes of my work. My portfolio includes long-term tenures within the public sector at the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the private sector at Hydro, Inc., complemented by freelance engagements for Cognizant, Clovis, Inc., and Century 21 S.G.R., as well as local publications and startups like The Sick Muse and The Lyric Exchange.

My art captures everyday life and the natural world through an impressionistic lens. Using pigmented India ink brush pens on pure cotton paper, I blend urban sketching with nature journaling to create archival, layered narratives where observation meets imagination. These works serve as a dialogue between light, shadow, and personal interpretation.

In my Healing Landscapes series, I apply the philosophy of wabi-sabi to ecological restoration. By reclaiming invasive buckthorn, I transform environmental waste into an organic canvas. I allow the wood’s knots, cracks, and weathered "flaws" to dictate my composition—a deliberate metaphor for the trials and resilience of the native land. My brush follows the rhythmic grain, leaning into these imperfections to advocate for the return of the native wild. These pieces serve as educational vehicles for woodland recovery and have been exhibited at the Trailside Museum of Natural History, Art City, and the Oak Park Art League.

Under the solo moniker alixplox, I compose layered synthwave using a blend of analog hardware and contemporary production. My EPs—including Cosmic Cruise (2022), Hadal Rain (2022), and Offworlds (2021)—explore an atmospheric retro-futurism that invites listeners into neon-drenched dreamscapes. These tracks have been featured on indie game soundtracks and podcasts hosted by David Jaffe (God of War, Twisted Metal).

Across my musical work, I strive to find "the ghost in the machine," fusing vintage character with modern definition. I bring this same creative DNA to the band Circus in the Sea as a co-writer, performer, and producer. Our discography, including full-length albums Sea-Sides (2026) and Holly the Spectre (2018), features an ethereal dreampop texture of synthesizers, drum machines, guitars, and melodic vocals. We have shared the stage with local and national acts at iconic Chicago venues including Subterranean, Beat Kitchen, and The Hideout.

I welcome opportunities for commissions, gallery exhibitions, and creative partnerships. Whether you have a vision for custom artwork, a collaborative score, or a new technical venture, I look forward to exploring how we can build something meaningful together.