Alex completed a foundation at Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design and a ceramics degree at Camberwell College of Art, graduating in 2003. She has worked on an exhibition with Jean Paul Gaultier which was exhibited at the Foundation Cartier in Paris. After working at various galleries including the Tate Britain she worked as a model maker for Norman Foster and more recently, in the 3D side of the events industry. After gaining experience in various media Carr made the return to ceramics and regularly exhibits her sculptural work. She collaborates with artists and craftsmen from other disciplines such as tailors and architects and is about to undertake an artist residency in Iceland.