Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
228
Language
English
Published
Jul 1, 2008
Publisher
Gagosian / Rizzoli
ISBN-10
0847831647
ISBN-13
9780847831647
Description
Robert Therrien's work challenges the viewer's perception of the everyday items he transforms. By stripping away their functionality, Therrien compels audiences to confront these objects in a fresh light, uncovering the layers of meaning often overlooked in the mundane. His art invites contemplation, prompting a shift in how one interacts with the familiar world.
Norman Bryson and Margit Rowell delve into this intriguing artistic process, exploring the themes of memory, nostalgia, and that which lies beneath the surface of ordinary life. The authors illuminate Therrien's unique ability to provoke thought through simplicity, offering readers a window into the mind of an artist who redefines the boundaries between art and the everyday.
Norman Bryson and Margit Rowell delve into this intriguing artistic process, exploring the themes of memory, nostalgia, and that which lies beneath the surface of ordinary life. The authors illuminate Therrien's unique ability to provoke thought through simplicity, offering readers a window into the mind of an artist who redefines the boundaries between art and the everyday.
Genres
Romance
Art & Photography
Contemporary
Nature