John Beech /
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| Author / Creator: | Beech, John, 1964- |
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| Imprint: | [Berlin] : Distanz Verlag, c2015. |
| Description: | 245 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. |
| Language: | German English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10377722 |
| Summary: | The British artist John Beech (b. Winchester, UK, 1964; lives and works in New York) transforms the stuff of ordinary life into aesthetic objects. His approach, which he has described as "everyday reductionist," is recognizably inspired by minimal art, with reminiscences of Donald Judd, Robert Rauschenberg, and others. The British artist John Beech (b. Winchester, UK, 1964; lives and works in New York) transforms the stuff of ordinary life into aesthetic objects. His approach, which he has described as "everyday reductionist," is recognizably inspired by minimal art, with reminiscences of Donald Judd, Robert Rauschenberg, and others. Beech combines found or recycled materials in simple geometric shapes to make unusual aesthetic objects. Working with building supplies, insulationmaterials, and other mundane staples, he creates strikingly inventive artthat occupies the intersection between painting and sculpture. With a greatsense of humor and a keen eye for irony, the artist toys with the beholder'svisual habits and throws curious details into sharp relief.The book presents John Beech's most recent works and offers an overview ofhis sculptures, paintings, drawings, and photographs from the past twentyfiveyears.With an essay by Kenneth Baker |
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| Item Description: | Exhibition catalog. On the occasion of the exhibition "Viewpoint" held at Haus der Kunst St. Josef, Solothurn, August 23-October 19, 2014. |
| Physical Description: | 245 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9783954760947 3954760940 |
