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OverviewA book about one persons experience of painting through dementia. A historical background is given to look at the reasons that Joan my have become an artist and also the other conditions of her life - especially being a housewife and mother. There is also some polemic about working class artists and the invisible limitations on amateur art. Includes many full page colour illustrations of Joan's paintings that show the progression of her work from formal realist to become more abstract. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stefan Szczelkun , Joan ColnbrookPublisher: Working Press Imprint: Routine Art Co an imprint of Working Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781870736923ISBN 10: 1870736923 Pages: 88 Publication Date: 01 April 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""An important, valuable book! A revealing and moving account of a long life through the art and practice of painting considered from many points of view. Particularly giving thought to the nature of dementia and to the expressive, imaginative capacity that our bodies' clearly possess."" Mary Prestidge ""This book is a wonderful resource for everyone wanting to understand the importance of dignity in aging. Its heartfelt narrative shows the pivotal role that art making can have during such transitional times. Highly recommended!!"" Emily Druiff Quoted from reviews on Goodreads" Author InformationArtist and author of books exploring an expanded idea of working class culture that is open and collective in nature. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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