Everything Is Alive
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.75 (854 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1682450848 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From Micco, the monumental concrete arch suffused with native greenery of the Everglades to Oka Doner’s haunting ceramic SoulCatchers and figurative sculptures born from clay at the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactury in Munich, to Miami International Airport where Oka Doner’s Sargassum soars overhead and her A Walk onthe Beach lies at the feet of millions of travelers who pass through each year. Everything is Alive offers just a glimpse into the full breadth of Oka Doner’s works, but most importantly, it shines a light on the continuing importance of permanent installations of art and the worldview that there is beauty to be found in all living things.. Four essayists, Judith Thurman, Joseph Giovannini, Cynthia Nadelman, and Gregory Volk, serve as guides through Oka Doner’s evolution as an artist and creation of these installations, which are brought to life on the page through stunning ph
Born in Miami Beach, Florida, her work is fueled by a lifelong study and appreciation of the natural world. She is well known for creating numerous public art installations throughout the United States, including Flight at Regan International Airport, Washington, DC; Radiant Site at the Herald Square MTA station, New York; and the mile and quarter long A Walk on the Beach, a bronze and terrazzo concourse at Miami International Airport. She has received numerous awards, including those given by United Nations Society of Writers and Artists, Pratt Institute, New York State Council of the Arts, and the Knight Foundation. She has served on the boards of Pratt Institute, The Wolfsonian Museum, and BOMB Magazine. About the AuthorMichele Oka Doner
Born in Miami Beach, Florida, her work is fueled by a lifelong study and appreciation of the natural world. She has received numerous awards, including those given by United Nations Society of Writers and Artists, Pratt Institute, New York State Council of the Arts, and the Knight Foundation. She is well known for creating numerous public art installations throughout the United States, including Flight at Regan International Airport, Washington, DC; Radian