By Hand: The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art

Hung, Shu

ISBN 10: 1568986106 / ISBN 13: 9781568986104

Verlag: Princeton Architectural Press, 2006

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 17Z60_86_1568986106

Inhaltsangabe:

In a response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of most late twentieth century design objects, many of today's artists and designers are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. By Hand features an international collection of the most noteworthy artists and shows their work in detailed photography and insightful texts.

From books to pillows to T-shirts to toys, the pieces in this volume define an alternative view of contemporary design. Personal craft is emphasized over perfection and the personality of the artist is put forth as a key element of the finished product. From Kiki Smith's lovingly etched birds to Barb Hunt's knitted land mines to dynamo-ville's one-of-a-kind puppets to Evil Twin's hand-stitched publications, today's art revels in the care and consideration of craft.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Formerly from New York City, Shu Hung and Joe Magliaro are Bejing-based photographers and writers. They produce work for their studio, Es Gibt, whose output includes clothing design, furniture design, and limited-edition handmade products.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: By Hand: The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art
Verlag: Princeton Architectural Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: new