James Croak (b. 1951), one of America's most original artists, has produced an astonishing and idiosyncratic body of work during the past 20 years. Using a variety of innovative materials and techniques, including taxidermy, latex rubber, tar, and his trademark cast dirt, he has created art of astonishing presence and feeling. The mysterious darkness of his earthen material seems to convey something of the terror and anxiety of our uncertain time, and simultaneously a sense of contemplation as an avenue to spiritual renewal ...
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James Croak (b. 1951), one of America's most original artists, has produced an astonishing and idiosyncratic body of work during the past 20 years. Using a variety of innovative materials and techniques, including taxidermy, latex rubber, tar, and his trademark cast dirt, he has created art of astonishing presence and feeling. The mysterious darkness of his earthen material seems to convey something of the terror and anxiety of our uncertain time, and simultaneously a sense of contemplation as an avenue to spiritual renewal. Fully illustrated, the book follows Croak's experiments with Minimalism through the art of the figure that chiefly holds his attention today. A groundbreaking essay by Thomas McEvilley places his art in historical context. Also included is an interview with the artist by Barbara J. Bloemink, executive director of the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, which probes into the sources of Croak's powerful and compelling work.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Qto Qto., Hb., 144 pages, 108 illustrations, 65 full colour plates. Over the past 20 years, one of America's most influential artists, has created sculptures using latex, rubber, and his trade mark of cast ing dirt. This earth covered sculpture seems to convey something of the terror and anxiety of our time. A Fine copy in a Fine dustwrapper.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. pp. 144. ISBN: 0-8109-6379-5. 16000 PB shelf. Idiosyncratic body of artwork, with color & b/w photos. fine, near fine dj, outsized dark brown cloth. Tight, giftworthy! 144 pgs.
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Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 0810963795. Exhibit notice laid in. New with the tiny amount of shelf wear. "Fully illustrated, the book follows Croak's experiments with Minimalism through the art of the figure that chiefly holds his attention today. A groundbreaking essay by Thomas McEvilley places his art in historical context. Also included is an interview with the artist by Barbara J. Bloemink, executive director of the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, which probes into the sources of Croak's powerful and compelling work."; Color Illustrations; Oversize; 144 pages.
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New. 0810963795. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--144 pp. With 119 ills. (76 col. ). 32 x 26 cm. --with a bonus offer--
