Hummingbird 

Alex Gross created "Hummingbird," an oil on canvas, using surreal compositions and juxtaposing realistic elements in unexpected ways. The painting depicts a figure without a head whose arm is severed above the elbow. This figure is set against a backdrop of suburban houses, highway overpasses, and a sky fragmented by a floating square containing a human face. The scene’s structure is unsettling, destabilizing our perception of reality. Gross's use of clean lines and smooth textures contrasts sharply with the disjointed, surreal nature of the subject matter. The presence of a hummingbird, typically associated with beauty and fragility, adds another layer to this complex interplay. The painting invites questions about identity, fragmentation, and the relationship between nature and the constructed environment. Ultimately, the composition’s power lies in its capacity to disrupt fixed meanings and encourage an ongoing re-evaluation of the world around us.