Net of Being by Alex Grey - ★★★★

I’d long admired this book on Amazon, but had a hard time pulling the trigger because of the cost. In the end it was well worth it, not just for the large full color reproductions of Grey’s incredible mystical art, but for the stories he told and the way he talked about his art and what it means. Even though it’s an art book, I read it cover to cover, learning more about the young Alex Grey and his wonderful partnership with his wife Allyson. Reading his words helped me to think more not only about his art, but about all art. I was fortunate enough to visit Alex’s camp at Burning Man and see him paint live. I was most impressed by his tub after tub of paint supplies. I’ve had his buddha painting on my wall for years, but this book really inspired me to visit his gallery in upstate New York. It sounds like quite a hike, but it’s definitely on my list of things to check out.