Signed and dated lower right: Alex / Grey / 2001

Feature, Inc., New York; Private collection, Canada.

Alex Grey (b. 1953) Reading, 2001 Acrylic on canvas 30 x 24 inches (76.2 x 61.0 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Alex / Grey / 2001 Signed, titled, and dated on the reverse: "Reading" / Alex Grey / 2001 - Sept-Nov PROVENANCE: Feature, Inc., New York; Private collection, Canada. Alex Grey is a visionary American artist known for his detailed, symbolic depictions of the human form, consciousness, and spirituality. His work, influenced by meditation, psychedelics, and anatomy, portrays intricate layers of the body—muscles, veins, chakras—often illuminated with vibrant colors that suggest energy fields linking the physical and spiritual. Reading, inspired by moments reading to his daughter Zena, depicts an adult and child in anatomical detail, deeply absorbed in a book, with layers of energy and light radiating from them. True to Grey’s style, this work symbolizes the transformative power of knowledge, emphasizing reading as a portal to universal energy and understanding. This aligns with Grey’s vision of art as a bridge between the material and spiritual worlds, and his work continues to inspire, offering profound insights into human existence and consciousness. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Unlined canvas. One small dot of minor surface abrasion affecting lower left corner of green book cover. Otherwise, there appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work. Not examined out of frame due to size. Framed Dimensions 39.75 X 33.75 Inches