Ferguson, Russell
Gillian Wearing (Contemporary Artists)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714838243
- author:
- Ferguson, Russell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Phaidon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 1.6 x 29.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Electronic & video art
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
British artist Gillian Wearing uses photography and video to explore everyday life's complexities. Her work is often disturbing and confessional, drawing from popular culture. In her acclaimed series Signs that say what you want them to say and not Signs that say what someone else wants them to say', she captures random passers-by holding messages they've written. Wearing's videos can be alarming or humorous, offering a direct view of people's lives through the methods of television documentaries. Her art is an honest portrait of contemporary life, sometimes disconcerting, sometimes uplifting. This book presents Wearing's remarkable work in its entirety for the first time, contextualizing her practice within historical precedents in painting, photography, and video art. The publication features contributions from Russell Ferguson and Donna De Salvo, providing insight into Wearing's creative approach and collaborative process.
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