Savage, Jon
Scott King: Art Works
- ISBN 13:
- 9783037641187
- author:
- Savage, Jon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- JRP Ringier
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 30 x 22.4 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Individual Artists - Monographs
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
Scott King's work is characterised by its unique blend of art, advertising, graphic design, and popular culture. His use of language and visual communication often incorporates elements of semiotics, politics, and psychology. With a distinctive deadpan humour, his works aim to convey complex ideas and themes. King's artistic style draws on various influences, including political imagery, which he claims is not necessarily driven by a specific ideology. Instead, his work often explores the failure of certain ideologies and the search for order in chaotic systems. Through his positions at influential magazines such as i-D and Sleazenation, King developed a unique form of public communication that allows him to share his ideas and stories with a wide audience. This book provides an in-depth look at Scott King's artistic practice, exploring its key themes and influences.