Alex Mein (b.1981) is an artist and lecturer living and working in London. Through drawing he explores identity and observation. His work often concerns people in public spaces; using sketchbooks to quickly respond to passersby glimpsed on public transport, the street or local cafes. He also draws subjects, often from the LGTBQIA+ community, in their domestic spaces. These colourful, figurative portraits on paper express his empathy and admiration for his subjects and feature a use of texture and pattern informed by his background in fashion design. He has worked with brands such as Liberty London, Mulberry and Nike and currently lectures in Fashion Imaging and Illustration at London College of Fashion, UAL