Bidspirit auction | Alfred Gockel ”Play Off” 3D

Alfred Gockel ”Play Off” 3D Mixed Media - Alfred ”Alex” Gockel (German, b. 1952). Large three-dimensional mixed media on panel painting titled ”Play Off” depicting an abstract composition. Pencil signed along the lower right. Alfred Alexander Gockel was born in the coal mining community of Ludinghausen, Germany. Even as a young child, he was fascinated by the magical artistry of colors on paper. His enthusiasm for art led to the release of his first artwork at the age of 8. After graduating high school, he began studying at the Plytechnic Academy in Munster in 1973. In 1978 he was working as a freelance artist, designer, and lecturer of typography and graphic design at his alma mater. By 1981, he stopped all other work to focus on his true passion, working as a full-time artist. He and his wife founded the art publishing company, Avant Art, in 1983 which remains at the top of it's rank in publishing abstract art. Height: 43 in x width: 59 in x depth: 1 3/4 in. Condition: General wear.