Alfred Alexander Gockel (he goes by “Alex,” but his given name is Alfred) was born in the coal mining town near Münster, Germany in 1952. Gockel’s first work was published when he was only 8 years old. He planned to become an engineer, but at the age of 16 Gockel began to work in the German coal mines at 700 meters deep. When the mining industry experienced a downturn, many of the town’s inhabitants were left without jobs. The struggle Gockel felt at this time continues to affect his artwork today. Gockel’s experience in the coal mines is a major reason why he uses self-prepared tar in his own acrylics.
Registration No: 811640.0095
Appraised Value: $1,200 US
2017
29''x10''
Dye sublimation on aluminum. Hand-signed in pigment lower right by
the artist. From the Arabic numbered edition of 450 examples (130
Arabic numbered European artist proofs, 130 Arabic numbered artist
proofs, 130 Arabic numbered hors commerce proofs, 130 Arabic numbered
printer proofs, 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs, 450 Arabic
numbered International proofs, 130 Arabic numbered International
European artist's proofs, 130 Arabic numbered International artist's
proofs, 130 Arabic numbered International hors commerce proofs and
130 Arabic numbered International printer's proofs also exist).