British painter Chris Ofili (b. 1968) is one of the most remarkable artists of his generation. This vibrantly illustrated survey, which accompanies a major Tate exhibi tion, sheds new light on Ofili's inspiration and technique. Ofili's paintings often refer to his Nigerian heritage and the wider African-American and Afro-Caribbean experi ence. He uses a range of materials in his works, including sequins, glitter, map pins, and his trademark, varnished elephant dung. Because of this, Ofili's painting The Holy Virgin Mary ...
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British painter Chris Ofili (b. 1968) is one of the most remarkable artists of his generation. This vibrantly illustrated survey, which accompanies a major Tate exhibi tion, sheds new light on Ofili's inspiration and technique. Ofili's paintings often refer to his Nigerian heritage and the wider African-American and Afro-Caribbean experi ence. He uses a range of materials in his works, including sequins, glitter, map pins, and his trademark, varnished elephant dung. Because of this, Ofili's painting The Holy Virgin Mary was declared "blasphemous" by former New York City mayor Rudy Guiliani when it arrived at the Brooklyn Museum in 1999 for the Sensation exhibition. An outstanding artist whose work garners attention worldwide, Ofili was closely involved with the preparation of this volume.
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VG/VG: Exlibrary book. Sticker on dust jacket at the base of the spine. Stamp on front free end page. Due date card on back mylar cover flap and on back dust jacket flap. Brown casebound book. There is a dust jacket with the title in brown down a multi-colored spine. Pages: (5), 6-176. Profusely illustrated with color images. "This title illustrates works from Chris Ofili's career. It includes an interview with the artist, giving insight into his inspiration and motivation. It also contains essays by leading critics." Contents are as follows: Beginnings / Judith Nesbitt--The vexations and pleasures of colour: Chris Ofili's 'Afromuses' and the dialectic of painting / Okwui Enwezor--Ekow Eshun interviews Chris Ofili / edited by Helen Little--The healer / Attillah Springer.
Add this copy of Chris Ofili to cart. $95.98, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Tate.
Add this copy of Chris Ofili to cart. $122.05, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Tate.
