Tawadros, Gilane
Sonia Boyce: Speaking in Tongues
- 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
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.