Murray, Yxta Maya
Art Is Everything: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780810142923
- author:
- Murray, Yxta Maya
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Northwestern University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, LGBT, Lesbian,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Yxta Maya Murray's novel Art Is Everything is a powerful exploration of an artist's life on the margins. Amanda Ruiz, a successful performance artist, navigates her relationships and creative pursuits with unflinching honesty. As she faces challenges that threaten to upend her world, Murray's innovative narrative voice shines through in a series of candid web posts, Instagram essays, and other digital confessions. Through Amanda's story, Murray sheds light on the complexities of artistic expression and the fragility of emotional support. With unflinching candour, she reveals the painful yet transformative process of growth and self-discovery that can emerge from crisis. This novel is a gripping portrayal of an artist's journey towards healing and renewal.