Still Life: Contemporary Australian Painters
Still Life: Contemporary Australian Painters
Amber Creswell Bell
A rich survey of the work of more than forty still-life artists, which presents the genre in a uniquely Australian light.
'Still Life' explores the diverse practices of more than forty contemporary Australian artists and documents a repertoire of styles, subjects, visions and philosophies. Alongside flowers and food - mainstays of the genre - the works within these pages also incorporate objects such as books and beer cans, birds and balloons, adding energy and intrigue to both the composition and the story revealed. This book captures the inanimate beauty of the everyday in a distinctly Australian context, and offers a meditation on human experience and the brevity of life.
'A collection of objects, no matter how mundane, tells a story. They are like a little world; you can get lost in them.' - John Bokor
About the Author:
Amber Creswell Bell is a Sydney-based arts, design and lifestyle writer, and curator. With a passion for art, Amber champions emerging and unrepresented artists, curating popular exhibitions both independently and in collaboration with well-established commercial galleries.
Dimensions: H 29.7cm x W 21.9cm x D 2.9cm
ISBN: 9781760760977
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Australia Pty Ltd
Publication Date: 2021
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 272
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