Tawadros, Gilane

Sonia Boyce: Speaking in Tongues

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ISBN 13:
9780947753092
author:
Tawadros, Gilane
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Third Text Publications
language:
English
Publication Year:
1997
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
25.5 x 21 centimetres (0.38 kg)
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.64

Description

Sonia Boyce: Speaking in Tongues by Gilane Tawadros is a thought-provoking monograph that explores the artist's trajectory from early graphic work to her recent mixed-media pieces. The book delves into Boyce's use of elements of British popular culture and cinema to address issues of race, class, and gender. Through a range of artworks, including photography, painting, and installations, Boyce's work is showcased alongside three intelligent essays by Tawadros. These essays contextualize the artist's development, drawing on theorists such as Homi Bhabha, Frantz Fanon, Italo Calvino, and Stuart Hall. The book also features excerpts from Boyce's working diaries, offering a unique insight into her creative process. This collection of artworks and essays provides a comprehensive understanding of Sonia Boyce's magnificent and provocative work.

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