Purchased from Amazon US. There is a dent on the corner. It has been stored in a dark place, so there is no sun damage. This is a rare item currently out of print and at a premium price. We are looking forward to purchases from those who understand that this is a home-stored item. A collection of works by KRIS KUKSI, published by "beinArt," an online gallery that focuses on artists with surrealistic, fantastical, imaginative, and metaphorical styles, and has discovered and introduced many outsider artists. Numerous sculptures uniquely blend an industrial feel with an old-fashioned, traditional image reminiscent of Gothic architecture. Many motifs such as skulls, weapons, and soldiers are used, and the obsessive detail is unparalleled. Kris Kuksi's works have a splendor reminiscent of the Baroque period and are meticulously crafted. Kuksi masterfully blends this luxurious echo of the past with satirical and critical commentary on the modern industrial world. These elaborate sculptures use images of gods and goddesses from myths of all ages and places, and consider religious beliefs and iconography. Despite the frequent depiction of corruption, violence, chaos, and decadence, the works in this book question aspects of our beliefs and ask whether humans have the ability to improve the prosperity of the world. This book is the first to reproduce these works in detail so that more people can see them. Published by beinArt Publishing in 2009 English Size: 305mm (H) x 218mm (W) x 14mm (D) Hardcover 140 pages