Lampert, Catherine
Hurvin Anderson
- ISBN 13:
- 9780847872176
- author:
- Lampert, Catherine
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Rizzoli International Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 30.5 x 25.4 centimetres (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Hurvin Anderson: A Comprehensive Overview of His Work. This first major monograph showcases the career to date of British-born Jamaican artist Hurvin Anderson. Known for his vibrant, densely detailed landscapes and interior scenes, Anderson's paintings often explore themes of identity, culture, and personal experience. With a unique blend of abstraction and figuration, nature and man-made environments, beauty and menace, Anderson's work reflects his complex heritage as both insider and outsider to the Caribbean community. The book features a curated selection of Anderson's paintings, sketches, source material, and ephemera, alongside a foreword by Courtney J. Martin, an in-depth essay by art historian Catherine Lampert, poems by Roger Robinson, and an illustrated chronology. This comprehensive overview provides a deeper understanding of Anderson's artistic vision and his place within the contemporary art world. Through its diverse range of materials, this monograph offers a unique insight into the creative process and artistic practice of Hurvin Anderson.