Meredith Malone
Cosima Von Bonin: Character Appropriation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780936316338
- author:
- Meredith Malone
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 0.5 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Cosima von Bonin: Character Appropriation is a comprehensive collection of works by the Kenya-born, Germany-based artist. Spanning over a decade of her multifaceted career, this book showcases von Bonin's signature textile paintings, architectural sculptures, and oversized stuffed animals. The publication features a generous selection of vibrant images of her playful yet thought-provoking work. In addition to the artwork, the book includes an essay by exhibition curator Meredith Malone and a fictional "conversation" between von Bonin and Daffy Duck, titled "Up a Chic Creek". This installment is written by von Bonin's longtime collaborator Dirk von Lowtzow. The publication provides a valuable snapshot of this leading international artist's work, coinciding with her new Lazy Susan series of exhibitions touring across Europe. This book offers a unique insight into the creative process and artistic vision of Cosima von Bonin, making it an essential resource for art enthusiasts and professionals alike.