Alfred Gockel’s “Over and Under the Waves” is a celebration of life above and below the sea. Rendered in his trademark style of strong color, lines, shapes and motion, it is rooted in a talent that developed at age 8, when Gockel’s art was published in a German magazine. A full-time painter for 22 years, Gockel originally studied graphic design, typography and advertising. Gockel owns Avant Art, which distributes his renowned work worldwide, and has also been featured in the porcelain, carpet and sportswear industries.