Wilkins, Gordon
Rosamond Purcell: Nature Stands Aside
- ISBN 13:
- 9780847872282
- author:
- Wilkins, Gordon
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Rizzoli International Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 29.7 x 26.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Collections,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Rosamond Purcell: A Haunting and Textural Photographic Work This comprehensive monograph brings together more than 150 illustrations from the career of renowned photographer and conceptual artist Rosamond Purcell, spanning over fifty years. Featuring a range of photographic works, including large-format Polaroid prints and objects rescued from obscurity, Purcell's empathetic and evocative images explore the interstices between art and science. The book includes thoughtful and insightful texts from an eclectic list of critical voices, as well as an interview between Purcell and fellow contemporary artist Mark Dion. This publication rejuvenates our understanding of Purcell's remarkable career, shedding light on her unique approach to capturing the world around us. Published to accompany a major retrospective at the Addison Gallery of American Art, this book offers a definitive look at Purcell's work, from the late 1960s to the present day.