Famous artist Alfred Alexander Gockel was born in 1952 in Ludinghausen, North-Rine Westphalia, Germany. He originally studied graphic design, typography and advertising. When he was only 8 years old, a German magazine recognized his talent and published his first artwork. Painting full-time for 22 years in a signature style of bright, abstract shapes and strong, dark lines, he is now owner of the world-renowned company, Avant Art, Gockel has also designed for the porcelain, carpet and sportswear industries. Bliss radiates from the united lovers against a joyously colored background in his famous painting “Endless Love.” (Featured above)
