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Realism and Naturalism rely mostly on the eye of the flesh. Abstract, conceptual and surrealistic art rely mostly on the eye of the mind. Great works of art rely on the eye of contemplation, the eye of the spirit.

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Alex Grey
Age: 70
Born: 1953
Born: November 29
Artist
Drawer
Painter
Performance Artist
Sculptor
Columbus
Ohio
Alex V. Grey
Spirit
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Contemplation
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