Kiki Smith: Prints, Books and Things
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (799 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0870705830 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 150 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In Smith's case the interest in the figure was literal: She is fascinated by the anatomy of the human body, which is an immediate and emotionally powerful presence in much of her work. Her prolific body of printed art incorporates techniques extending from elaborate etchings to crude rubber stamps and images ranging from wall-sized lithographs and deluxe artist's books to screen-printed giveaway posters and removable tattoos. Her work is politically sensitized but she is also fascinated by craft and is constantly exploring and experimenting with her materials. Smith emerged in the early 1980s as one of a generation of artists who returned to figurative imagery after a period in which American art had leaned to the abstract and conceptual. Kiki Smith: Prints, Books and Other Things accompanies an exhibition devoted to this underacknowledged but crucial dimension of her art.. She is equally concerned with the natural world, and animals have
Amazing artist Kiki Smith is an amazing artist. This book gives you an insight into her work and her processes. Well worth the read!. Patricia Maloney said arrived clean dry and in good condition, i am happy with it. arrived clean dry and in good condition ,i am happy with it. recommended Nice sampling of works from Smith's earlier, and more interesting period, exemplified by dark, profound myth.