Alex Aitken is an artist based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. Her artworks relay her personal experiences through semiology (the study of verbal and non-verbal signs). She is fascinated by tone and symbolism and is interested in how this affects our psyche and actions. Her artwork often includes symbolic objects, some of nostalgic value and others with broader societal significance. At the Ara Institute of Technology, Alex explored superficial beauty through the lens of social media. She completed her bachelor of Applied Visual Art in 2023 and continues to explore different mediums, growing and developing her artistic practice in exciting new ways.