Jack Armstrong

Jack Armstrong is an American artist who is known as the founder of Cosmic Extensionalism or Cosmic X art. Armstrong has created only 100 Cosmic X paintings. His other works include the Cosmic Starship motorcycle and the Cosmic Star Cruiser bicycle. His Cosmic Firebird painting served as the centerpiece for a ballet in 2011. Life Jack Armstrong was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Armstrong arrived in New York in 1979 where he became friends with Andy Warhol. Armstrong has never been represented by a dealer and is known for his anti-establishment views of the industry. In 2002, Armstrong jointly owned the Black Star of Queensland, a large sapphire. He became known for his connection to the gem, which he reportedly slept with, under his pillow. There ensued a controversial legal battle named by the Los Angeles Times as the "Heavy Weight Gem Scuffle" in which Armstrong fought for control of the stone.