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Discover the captivating work of Patricia Piccinini with 'Nearly Beloved', the definitive monograph that delves into the extraordinary mind of this renowned contemporary artist. In this beautifully illustrated book, art critic Helen McDonald offers a profound exploration of Piccinini's unique artistic vision, weaving together themes of technology, ecology, and bioethics. Ideal for art enthusiasts and collectors, this monograph provides an in-depth analysis of Piccinini's mesmerizing installations that blur the lines between human and animal through genetic engineering. Experience the allure of her mutant, half-human creatures, fascinating baby trucks, and captivating human scooters crafted from an array of materials including silicone, fibreglass, and fabric. Each page presents a doorway into an alternate world where the boundaries of reality are questioned, making it a must-have for anyone interested in modern art and thought-provoking narratives. This brand new edition, published by Piper Press in 2012, is a significant contribution to the understanding of contemporary art practices. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780975190166
Year: 2012
Publisher: Piper Press
Description:
Patricia Piccinini: Nearly Beloved is the first and only major monograph about her work
In this book Helen McDonald discusses the complex ideas associated with the work of Patricia Piccinini, making both the work and the ideas accessible.
Patricia Piccinini's art brings together technology, popular culture, extinction, ecology, bioethics and the links between humans and animals through genetic engineering, science and medicine. Piccinini takes us on excursions into parallel domains and worlds of charming but unsettling beings: mutant half-human beasts, baby trucks and human scooters. Her installations use silicon, fibreglass, metal, hair, fur and fabric to create illusions of reality in extraordinary detail. She describes her creatures as 'an alternate world made out of the implications of the real one'.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780975190166
Year: 2012
Publisher: Piper Press
Description:
Patricia Piccinini: Nearly Beloved is the first and only major monograph about her work
In this book Helen McDonald discusses the complex ideas associated with the work of Patricia Piccinini, making both the work and the ideas accessible.
Patricia Piccinini's art brings together technology, popular culture, extinction, ecology, bioethics and the links between humans and animals through genetic engineering, science and medicine. Piccinini takes us on excursions into parallel domains and worlds of charming but unsettling beings: mutant half-human beasts, baby trucks and human scooters. Her installations use silicon, fibreglass, metal, hair, fur and fabric to create illusions of reality in extraordinary detail. She describes her creatures as 'an alternate world made out of the implications of the real one'.