Video games, though a young art form, have reached the age where they kindle a sense of nostalgia for millions of people around the world. Painter and illustrator Astor Alexander is going all kinds of meta with this by producing video game-inspired pieces that mimic a number of other nostalgic art forms. Most notably, his art tips its hat to pulp novels and neoclassical painting. His work is a testament to the narrative power of illustrative style – plus, it’s just really rad.
