About

Blondie MB, also known as Alexander Macdonald Buchanan, is a British sculptural ceramic artist whose practice is defined by scale and material discipline. His work was initially conceived for outdoor environments, where large ceramic forms engage directly with landscape, weather, and light.

In recent years, his practice has extended into interior spaces, translating the physical authority of his outdoor work into architectural and domestic contexts. These sculptures retain a sense of weight and presence, establishing a direct relationship with their setting rather than just functioning decoratively.

His work has been exhibited at major venues including Chatsworth House, where his solo exhibition Quest was presented in 2015, and Sotheby’s Beyond Limits exhibition in 2016, which featured his monumental sculpture Energy 2. He has also presented public installations across Canary Wharf, London, and completed a commissioned edition of works for the Sotheby’s Collectors Dinner.

Born in London in 1970 and raised in Scotland, Macdonald Buchanan trained through apprenticeship with Rupert Spira at Froyle Pottery and developed his practice through professional studio experience and independent study. Further training was undertaken at the Morris and James Pottery, Matkana, New Zealand followed by working with Clive Bowen at Shebbear, North Devon.  In 1996, he established The Brooke Pottery in Northamptonshire, where sustained production of hand-thrown terracotta vessels informed the sculptural language he continues to pursue.

He works from his studio in Wiltshire.