Dr Seuss, Carbonic Walrus, Image via Trevor Harvey Gallery
Dr Seuss is not just for the kids. Theodor Seuss Geisel – better known as the children’s author Dr Seuss – was also an accomplished artist He created not only his quirky famous illustrations but also ‘imaginary taxidermy’ and Dali-esque work he never wanted seen until after his death.
Australian gallery Trevor Victor Harvey started the world’s first Dr Seuss gallery in Sydney four years ago – now Seuss galleries are an international trend and Trevor Harvey has just opened a new branch Melbourne’s Block Arcade, where you can buy work ranging from signed reproductions of well known images to, occasionally, the darker works he kept behind a secret wall and referred to as his ‘after-midnight art’.
Harvey explains the thinking behind turning the images you can see in millions of picture books into an exhibition phenomenon.
Dr Seuss, Surly Cat Being Ejected
Art of Dr. Seuss
Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
Block Arcade, Melbourne
