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If You Love Art and Jazz Then You Love Alfred Gockel

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Many people have a combined passion for art and jazz.

♦  Contemporary Artist Alfred Alexander Gockel Loves Jazz and His Art Shows it!

Alfred Alexander Gockel was born 1952 in Ludinghausen, Germany. He published his first work when he was only 8 years old.  Mr.Gockel says of his work: “I like to touch the viewer’s soul with my vibrant colors.”

His art collection is subdivided into two major categories: unique artwork and graphics. Today he is one of the most prolific distributors of modern art posters, with customers in 50 countries.

Gockel, was commissioned by the U.S. Olympic committee to create an official piece of artwork for the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy, which is titled USOC Olympic Celebration.

Gockel’s unique style of “boldly colored abstract images lined in thick black against a white canvas“ has become his signature.  He was named 2011 Official Artist of Top 10 Jazz Festival and his jazz artwork is super cool.  He had humble beginnings and he is still humble now even though he has earned and can enjoy the prestige of a famous artist.

Self Portrait: Alfred “Alex” Gockel

Alex (as he likes to be called) has devoted admirers in about 50 countries. They have described his art style as reflecting the influence of Picasso and having “many moods”.  Whoever influenced his style did us a favor and whatever his moods, I like them all!

♦  Were I to describe the man’s art is one word? MESMERIZING!

“Spontaneous Jam”; and “Stroking the Keys” – are two of my personal favorites.

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  • Art of Alfred Gockel by Jennifer Tanabe:  “Alfred Gockel is like a musician whose instrument is the paintbrush. He creates his pieces like a jazz musician, but he performs with paint on a canvas. His compositions are a unique combination of colors and forms, clearly influenced by such great artists as Miro and Picasso, but with a brightness and energy that is all Gockel’s own. …”

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