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OverviewThis volume is the first monograph devoted to Woods Davy and collects the works made by the artist from 1978 to the present, highlighting their context, the stories connected to their creation, and the artistic development to which they bear witness. Woods's growth is in fact marked by an evolution: his early practice is characterised by bold architectural abstractions and monumental installations, while his later work possesses a more reflective character. Woods's growth is in fact marked by an evolution: his early practice is characterised by bold architectural abstractions and monumental installations, while his later work possesses a more reflective character. These latter pieces are compositions of smooth, rounded stones that appear to float in the air, defying gravity. The publication also focuses on an in-depth analysis of his Cantamar series. However, Woods's work also draws upon ideas derived from his passion for art collecting, in particular the masks used by the Songye and Luba peoples that inhabit the south eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He in fact owns what is certainly the most important private collection of Kifwebe masks. The connection between these two poles around which Woods's life revolves is quite simple: in both there is a negation of the natural order. On the one hand, stones float like clouds, while on the other, men are transformed into a hybrid of human, animal, and spirit. SELLING POINTS: . The first monograph on the sculptures of Woods Davy . Includes a conversation between Craig Kull and Woods Davy 175 colour illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Suzanne Muchnic , Shana Nys DambrotPublisher: Five Continents Editions Imprint: Five Continents Editions Weight: 2.196kg ISBN: 9791254600405Pages: 240 Publication Date: 10 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSuzanne Muchnic, a longtime art writer for the Los Angeles Times and contributor to many art catalogues and periodicals, is also the author of critically acclaimed books on Southern California art history. A graduate of Scripps College and Claremont Graduate University, Suzanne is a Distinguished Alumna laureate of both institutions. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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