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Book Synopsis: The first survey of more than fifty years of drawing by a legendary sculptor and draftswoman Lee Bontecou (b. 1931) established a significant reputation in the 1960s with pioneering sculptures and reliefs made of raw and expressionistic materials. Her art is simultaneously organic and mechanical, and infused with biological, geological, and technological motifs. These same qualities also animate a less-known but compelling body of work: her drawings. Ranging from her early soot on paper works created using powder from a welding torch to recent drawings in pencil and colored pencil that evoke cosmoses and microcosmic worlds, this stunning book is the first retrospective survey of Bontecou’s consistently innovative drawings. More than sixty full-color plates, populated by imagery ranging from black voids to mechanomorphs to hybrid descendants of teeth, plants, and fish, are complemented by original essays from leading scholars who explore themes such as the drawings’ historical contexts, Bontecou’s use of the iconography of the void, and the eco-apocalyptic themes of an artist who came of age in the roiling political atmosphere of the 1960s. Distributed for The Menil Collection
Exhibition Schedule:
The Menil Collection, Houston (01/31/14–05/11/14)
Princeton University Art Museum (06/28/14–09/21/14)
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Discover the captivating and visionary artwork of Lee Bontecou with the Lee Bontecou: Drawn Worlds Book. Dive into a collection of more than fifty years of drawings by this legendary sculptor and draftswoman. Known for her pioneering sculptures and reliefs made of raw and expressionistic materials, Bontecou's art is a unique blend of organic and mechanical elements. This stunning book is the first retrospective survey of Bontecou's consistently innovative drawings, showcasing her incredible talent and imagination.
Feast your eyes on over sixty full-color plates, each one teeming with imagery from black voids to mechanomorphs to hybrid descendants of teeth, plants, and fish. Bontecou's drawings span from her early soot on paper works to recent pieces in pencil and colored pencil, each one evoking a cosmos or microcosmic world. Immerse yourself in these captivating images and let your imagination wander.
But the Lee Bontecou: Drawn Worlds Book is more than just a collection of artwork. It's a journey through history and the artist's mind. Original essays by leading scholars delve into the drawings' historical contexts, Bontecou's use of the iconography of the void, and the eco-apocalyptic themes that shaped an artist who came of age in the politically charged atmosphere of the 1960s. Gain a deeper understanding of Bontecou's work and the powerful messages behind it.
This groundbreaking book is a must-have for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Whether you're a long-time fan of Lee Bontecou or new to her incredible talent, this retrospective survey will leave you awe-inspired and craving for more. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of art history. Order your copy of the Lee Bontecou: Drawn Worlds Book today and embark on a visual journey like no other.
Order now and step into the mesmerizing world of Lee Bontecou's drawings.
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