Artist Quote: "Art is the skin of the soul." Achievements: The band TOOL commissioned Grey for three of their album covers, stage sets, and video animations. The record price for this artist at auction is $40,320 for the artwork Mayan Warrior Mask, sold at Sotheby's New York in 2021. | About the Artist: Grey is best known for his depictions of the body that provide a multi-dimensional “x-ray” of anatomical, psychic and spiritual forces. n Grey's paintings, the light of spirit illuminates the core of each being, depicting psychedelic mystical experiences with artwork. His father was a graphic designer who encouraged Alex’s art making. From 1975-80, Alex worked in the Anatomy Department at Harvard Medical School. In 1980, Alex worked in the department of Mind/Body Medicine as a research assistant on an experiment investigating subtle energy healing. During his work at Harvard Alex was introduced to Tibetan Buddhism. |
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