On May 19th, Alz was in a head-on collision — hit by someone driving on the wrong side of the road at 40 mph. It was a near-death experience with a 1-in-30 survival rate. The first thought after impact? Not the pain. Not the truck. Not even the hospital. It was: “Oh my god, I didn’t paint Eggplant Jesus yet.” That jolt of urgency (and artistic obsession) helped get him out of the wreck.
Self-Portrait was created just days after being released from the hospital — completed in only four days, a rarity for Alz. The original 18 x 24-inch painting even includes his hospital bracelet, sealed into the work like a scar turned badge of honor. It’s raw, honest, and darkly funny — a visual reminder that sometimes, art really does keep you alive.
This fine art giclée print is 18 x 24 inches, with the artwork centered at 15.5 x 21 inches and a white border for matting and framing. Limited edition of 25, signed and numbered by Alz.
"Self Portrait"
Printed using archival inks on premium fine art paper, these giclée prints deliver exceptional color, detail, and texture — true to the original artwork. This edition is limited to just 25 prints, each signed and numbered by Alz. Every piece has a foam board backer and is sealed in aarchival cellophane sleeve, ready for display or framing. Each print measures 18 x 24 inches, with the artwork itself centered at 15.5 x 21 inches, leaving a white border around the image for easy matting and framing.