Thomas Kinkade: Heaven on Earth Lowbrow & Pop Surrealism and the wild kingdom of

and the wild kingdom of mall culture

across the plains of China to Hong Kong and the equally colorful world of ancient mariner tattoos

Exploring the roots of his parents' divorce through his childhood memories

These creations often live in detailed dioramas

Pam Keesey

Thomas Kinkade: Heaven on Earth Lowbrow & Pop Surrealism and the wild kingdom ofThomas Kinkade, known as the Painter of Light, has become one of the most avidly collected, financially successful, and controversial painters in history. In this book, author, performance artist and curator Jeffrey Vallance creates a multifaceted examination of Thomas Kinkade as an artist and cultural phenomenon. Co published with Grand Central Art Center.