Alice Shirley

Alice Shirley is a North London-based artist whose hand-drawn work explores nature and storytelling. She has designed for Hermès since 2012 and completed commissions worldwide.
  • Alumni
  • Tutor
  • 2010
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Tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2010

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Biography

Alice Shirley b. 1984 is an artist and designer living in North London. She works exclusively by hand in a wide variety of materials. Her work primarily focuses on the natural world and storytelling. She has been collaborating with the French fashion house Hermès Paris since 2012, creating designs for their silk scarves, and other objects across the collections. She has worked with other luxury brands over the years, and completed private commissions for clients all over the world. Alice studied at Byam Shaw School of Art, then studied on the Drawing Year at The Royal Drawing School.

Artwork

Giant Clam Shell, Natural History Museum's specimen collection

Giant Clam Shell, Natural History Museum's specimen collection

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Sous Le Charme D'Orphée – for Hermès Paris silk carré A/W 2022 collection

Sous Le Charme D'Orphée – for Hermès Paris silk carré A/W 2022 collection

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Birds of Singapore – special project for Hermès Paris

Birds of Singapore – special project for Hermès Paris

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Mountain Zebra – for Hermès Paris silk carré A/W 2019 collection

Mountain Zebra – for Hermès Paris silk carré A/W 2019 collection

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Giant Squid, Natural History Museum's specimen collection

Giant Squid, Natural History Museum's specimen collection

Alice Shirley