Neo-Victorianism + Japanese Inspiration + Consumer Whoredom: The Art of Alex Gross

06.12.11

The Victorian era, traditional Japanese art and contemporary Japanese pop culture, super-consumer culture, mid-century America, classic Christian iconography, poster art, ironic/mystical symbolism, and ice cream cones all mix together in Alex Gross’ bright, colorful brand of Pop Surrealism.

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Tags: (twists on) traditional art, 1950s, animals, classic hollywood, colorful, consumerism, edo-period japan, geisha-inspired, neo-victorian, nurse, pop surrealism, religious imagery, retro, symbolism, victorian

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Tags: classic hollywood

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Tags: classic hollywood, implied horror, innocence/menace, nurse, pulp, syringes

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