"The book "Don't worry 'bout a thing (Being Alex Diamond)" presents the latest works of artist Alex Diamond, who first appeared in the world of contemporary art in 2004 and since then earned himself a name. The person behind the pseudonym is still unknown to the public, as Diamond has always been playing with the allures of total anonymity and since his beginnings always turned away from establishing a traditional artist personality.

His latest works are the results of his one-year self study - a discussion about identity, social roles, the power of the ego and an almost natural schizophrenia. Thus, in his first book, he reveals his latest artworks that do not only mix up photography and painting but also reality and fantasy.

Diamonds series of photopaintings follows the artist slipping into altering bodies, taking over different personalities and re-inventing himself over and over again. His face however always hidden behind Diamond's trademark: The furry mask with all its tentacles..." (nadine Maslonka)

VERLAG GUDBERG |
ISBN 978-3-940558-43-5 |
Format: 17 x 22 cm |
136 Pages |
EUR 21,90 | buy it here