Alfred Alexander
Gockel was born in Ludinghausen, Germany in 1952. From his earliest
days on, he was fascinated by the magic of colors on paper.
This talent and enthusiasm resulted in the release of this first
art work by a German publisher at the age of 8. After he graduated
from high school, he commenced his studies at the Polytechnic
Academy in Munster in 1973. His main emphasis was typography,
graphic design and advertising. He graduated in 1977, and in
the following years he was active as a freelance artist, designer
and lecturer of typography and graphic design at the Polytechnic
Academy in Munster. In 1981 his works of art had developed so
strongly, that he had to stop with all additional activities
and become a full-time artist. This was the beginning of a long
and successful career. In 1983 he and his wife Ingrid founded
an art publishing company; Avant Art, today a top ranked player
in the abstract segment of the market, with customers in more
than 50 countries worldwide.
The bright colors and the graceful
motion of his characters mark Alfred’s compositions. This
is a perfect reflection of his appearance and inner-self. His
hyperactivity is the basis for the large number of different
projects he has fulfilled, and his striving for perfection results
in the highest quality for each and every one. The competitive
nature of his character has led him to an accomplished career,
and after 22 years he still gets inspired by society. His creations
keep improving, stimulated by a large number of fans, that also
keeps increasing. The few spare hours this hasty life gives
him, he plays tennis, walks in the German forests with his two
dogs, or jumps on two Harley Davidsons with his wife, and drives
to their favorite spot at the island Sylt.
Alfred Alexander Gockel’s art collection is subdivided
into two major categories: unique art work and graphics. This
unique art mostly is oil on canvas, and in some periods he also
creates aquarelles. His art is composed with the most beautiful
lighted colors, trimmed with powerful black figures and accents.
The separate colors and the black trims all fade together, and
create an individual image for every spectator, no matter what
culture or social position. The graphics are etchings, screen
prints and lithographs, and are artistically connected to the
unique sector. The distinctive style is automatically recognized
as a true Gockel. However, with graphics the production and
printing process is just as considerable as the artistic performance.
In his collection we can notice the craftsmanship and dedication
of a man who started his career at this field of study, and
still can seduce his audience with his own passion.
The unique identification of his art, and the ability to load
your own emotional batteries with his power, are the most heard
purchase arguments. Over the past 20 years, Alfred Alexander
Gockel has tried to enrich the world with his artistic view,
without influencing his public with deeper messages.
He keeps his art pure, the way it’s supposed to be.
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