#alexander gray

[sesiondemadrugada]

Heart of Batman (Alexander Gray, 2018).

[adventuresofalgy]

There had been torrential rain falling and strong winds blowing all through the night, and by the next morning the air was a great deal milder, exactly as the weather birds had predicted.

Unfortunately, however, the wind did not seem satisfied with that welcome achievement, and although the rain had stopped for the moment, and it even looked as though the sun was about to come out, the wind was still blasting across the wild west Highlands of Scotland with considerable force.

As Algy tried to fly around his assistants' garden he noticed that the leaves of the elaeagnus bushes were being blown inside out, revealing their silver linings, so alighting in one of the bushes for a moment, he began to sing at the top of his voice, hoping that he could manage to complete his song before he was swept out to sea…

Please don't be offended if I preach to you awhile Tears are out of place in eyes that were meant to smile There's a way to make your biggest troubles small Here's the happy secret of it all: Look for the silver lining Whene'er a cloud appears in the blue Remember, somewhere the sun is shining And so the right thing to do Is make it shine for you A heart full of joy and gladness Will always banish sadness and strife So always look for the silver lining And try to find the sunny side of life

Algy is singing the first verse and chorus of the classic song Look for the Silver Lining by Jerome Kern and Buddy DeSylva, from the 1920 musical Sally, made famous by the winsome musical comedy star of that era, Marilyn Miller, who performed the lead role both on stage and in the 1929 early sound movie Sally:

[jeanharlowshair]

Talking Screen Magazine, May 1930

[wamleather]

Gladiator Apollo in a leather jacket

[gatutor]

Bernice Claire-Alexander Gray "Spring is here" 1930, de John Francis Dillon.

[verosims]

Alexander Gray for @steinsims bachorlorette/asylum challenge!

A naive young man born into a family of bakers, Alexander lived a fairly normal life until a neighbourhood fire claimed the lives of his parents, three siblings and their home bakery at the tender age of sixteen. He and his older sister Audrina were the only survivors.

Despite being able to rebuild their humble little bakery with what savings they had, the horrific event traumatized Audrina who claimed she could still hear the roar of fire, the lick of flames and the agonized screams of those who perished that day. The young woman who was once loved among their small town became the topic of gossip as her hysteria over the years grew.

Beside himself with worry over his sister’s deteriorating mental state as she became unable to work in the bakery, Alexander struggled to provide for the two of them and under the mounting pressure from the town, turned to The Dawn Garden’s Asylum for The Mentally Wayward Woman for help and had Audrina committed, under the impression that she would be in a better and safer place. 

Helpless and feeling as if he’s abandoned his only family left, Alexander visits The Dawn’s Garden Asylum several times a week when he has spare time to keep Audrina company. 

He's 21 years old, and Audrina is 24. 

Despite Audrina willingly being committed, Alexander feels immense guilt over this and questions his choice frequently

He’s a very good baker and specializes in sweet pastries. Whenever he visits Audrina, he always bring her something to eat

Frugal and tries to save his money, the fear of losing everything again is always on the back of his mind

Very naive. Alexander can’t possibly fathom any of the patients at the asylum being mistreated and dismisses unfavorable rumors 

Alexander suffers from PTSD due to the fire, but having to look after his sister forced him to struggle through it silently due to his trade as a baker. This has caused him to have violent outbursts and breakdowns

Viewed by the locals as a tragedy, due to first losing his family and then struggling to care for his sister, but Alexander is pretty happy-go-lucky

Private Download (will be public later if he gets eliminated, if anyone wants him)

[serafino-finasero]

Alexander Gray, 1920s

[newyorkarttours]

Valeska Soares at Alexander Gray Gallery

Five mirror-topped antique wooden tables support a host of antique glassware, installed by Valeska Soares at Alexander Gray Associates in Chelsea. Filled with spirits, and looking like the tidily assembled remnants of an epic celebration, the piece emanates a sickly smell that strongly suggests the party is over. (On view through Dec 16th). Valeska Soares, Epilogue, mixed media, 47h x 459w x 47.75d inches, 2017.