Alone in the City in Color

In his ongoing documentary series Alone in the City, painter and fine art photographer Marco Alex offers an intimate, cinematic view into the lives of single, unmarried women living alone in major cities around the world, predominantly New York City, where Marco grew up.

Initiated in 2020, the project artistically captures the solitary lives of modern city women. Marco’s lens focuses on the small, private moments of daily life: eating, sleeping, working, showering, bathing, cooking, and so much more—each unfolding alone within the confines of their urban spaces. The subjects of Alone in the City are as diverse as New York City, they range between young women and older women, from the wealthy to those struggling, white women and non-white women alike.

This body of work challenges the narratives often associated with modern womanhood. Marco's beautifully shot fine art series presents a quiet, reflective exploration of modern women and their increasing solitude. Rather than imposing a definitive meaning, Alone in the City invites viewers to interpret each piece through their own lens. Ultimately, Marco asks: Is the experience depicted of these modern women one of solitude or loneliness?

Come Clean

Marco Alex presents "Come Clean". This piece is part of Alex’s ongoing photographic documentary series, "Alone in the City". Limited to just 10 prints, each one is signed and numbered on both the front and back, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

80's Prospect Park Interior

"80's Prospect Park Interior" is a striking and intimate study in urban solitude, forming a key work within Marco Alex's critically acclaimed "Alone in the City" series. The photograph draws the viewer into a dimly lit, economically depressed apartment, faithfully capturing the distinct and often forgotten visual language of the 1980s. At the center of the scene, a single, vulnerable figure lies nude on a sofa, her presence illuminated only by the hypnotic, cool glow of a television screen. This composition evokes a profound sense of quiet desperation and temporal isolation, highlighting themes of human vulnerability against a backdrop of decay. This edition is strictly limited to 10 archival prints.

Nighttime Ritual

Marco Alex presents "Nighttime Rituals", a fine art photograph inspired by Jack Vettriano's iconic painting of the same name. This piece is part of Alex’s ongoing photographic documentary series, "Alone in the City". Limited to just 10 prints, each one is signed and numbered on both the front and back, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Along with the 10 limited edition prints, 2 artist proofs are also available in various sizes.

Chinese and the Rain

"Chinese and the Rain"
A solitary figure, lost in the quiet contemplation of a delicious Chinese meal, becomes the centerpiece of Marco Alex's "Alone in the City" series. This evocative photograph captures a Brooklyn woman navigating the solitude of a stormy autumn night. The interplay of soft, warm lighting illuminating the takeout container and the cool, rain-washed tenement buildings seen from the window creates a poignant and intimate atmosphere.
This limited edition print, one of 25 available, is meticulously crafted on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta for exceptional archival quality and a luxurious finish. Two artist proofs are also offered, ensuring exclusivity for collectors.
*Artwork is signed and numbered by Marco Alex on the back of the artwork. If you would also like artwork signed and numbered on the front please let Marco Alex know at time of purchase.

Brooklyn Heights Bathroom Interior

Marco Alex employs photography as a narrative tool, capturing a moment within a luxurious Brooklyn Heights row
house. The setting—a vast bathroom—belongs to a young college student left alone by her globe-trotting parents. Alex focuses on the emotional truth of her situation: the exaggerated scale of the mansion serves not as comfort, but as a visual symbol of her solitude. It is a home too large to feel welcoming to one person. Her post-shower vulnerability and complex expression—hair wrapped in a towel—convey the quiet power of profound loneliness amidst a world of privilege

Baby, Bye Bye

Marco Alex presents Baby, Bye Bye, a fine art photograph from his ongoing series Alone in the City. Inspired by Jack Vettriano’s painting of the same title and infused with the atmospheric sensibility of Edward Hopper, the work evokes a cinematic sense of solitude and narrative tension. This piece is offered as a limited edition of 10 prints, plus 2 artist proofs, available in two sizes: 16×20 inches and 30×40 inches.