Inspired by the work of real-life artist Alexis Rockman, this story offers a glimpse into his childhood interest in nature, then traces his research into the ecological history of the region as he creates compelling mural-size paintings, large watercolors and botanical drawings to serve as a call to action for the public to protect and preserve the Great Lakes.
Featuring a cover that illustrates his worst nightmare (the artist atop a giant Asian carp with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop), Sooper Yooper: Rockman to the Rescue was published by the Grand Rapids Art Museum in conjunction with the exhibition, Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle, which toured the Midwest region over a three-year period.
