Norwalk Miniaturist Displays Work At Norwalk Public Library

The following news release was provided by the Norwalk Public Library:

NORWALK, CT — Throughout the months of July and August 2025, the Norwalk Public Library will host a display of miniature room constructions created by artist Vance Alexander at the Main Library, located at 1 Belden Avenue in Norwalk.

Alexander, a collector of miniatures for most of his adult life, created projects in 1/12” scale as a student in architectural and interior design. After retiring in 2017, he made his first room box “just for fun” and hasn’t stopped since.

He produces most of the furniture and architectural elements by hand, using tools like X-acto knives, saws, mini files, carving tools, and dental tools for working on fine details.

As a miniaturist, Alexander is always looking for objects he can use in a setting. A diner creamer container becomes a lamp shade, while bottle caps and the metal tops from prosecco or champagne bottles are turned into elegant chargers.

Acorn tops make wonderful bowls, and fall plants can be used as floral arrangements. It’s all in your perspective, or as Alexander put it, “there is an entire world out there that can be used for miniatures. It is a matter of looking at things with an eye for the tiny.”

In addition to his career in architectural and interior design, Norwalk resident Vance Alexander writes short stories and novels. His work has appeared in national magazines, literary journals and anthologies. He is the author of two historical fiction novels, Expectant Journey and Oratory.

For additional information, please contact Cynde Bloom Lahey, Director of Library Information Services, at (203)899-2780 ext. 15133, or clahey@norwalkpl.org.