“The Art of Alex Gross”
The Art of Alex Gross:
Paintings and Other Works
Chronicle Books
Chronicle is known for putting together stunning testaments to modern artists such as Gary Baseman, and the lowbrow art movement (try lifting the hulk-size “Art of Modern Rock”). But, when it came time to put together a compilation of works by painter Alex Gross, the book company chose elegance over size.
At a little more than 150 pages, “The Art of Alex Gross” charts the progression of one of the brightest diamonds in the contemporary art movement. The book documents dozens of his colorful, often Asian-inspired paintings and each piece is given ample space in this over-sized hardcover.
In the introduction, author Bruce Sterling examines the artistic elements that have inspired and given birth to Gross’s style. Touching on Pop Surrealism and Lowbrow, Sterling makes a point to note that Gross can not be easily separated into any one category, and that his art really speaks for itself.
With the exception of a short but meaty Q&A, the book focuses solely on the art that has made Gross one of the hottest artists on the scene. From his earliest work featuring X-Men and a sex scene between Batman and a female Robin, to his latest portrait work, everything is included in the book. In addition, the artist includes a special section detailing the progression of his paintings from sketch to completion. The book is also available in a limited signed version with print and clam-shell case for $299.
