{"title":"Criss Canning","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Criss Canning collection, where the vibrant world of the renowned artist comes to life through beautiful publications. Criss Canning is an acclaimed Australian painter, celebrated for her vivid still lifes and mastery of colour. Her works are in the collections of major galleries and private collectors, captivating audiences with their dynamic compositions and striking use of hue and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this selection, you'll find insightful volumes such as \u003cem\u003eThe Paintings of Criss Canning\u003c\/em\u003e, which offer a comprehensive look at her illustrious career. These books don't just showcase her stunning paintings; they delve into her artistic journey, techniques, and inspirations, making them an essential addition for any art lover or collector's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time admirer of her work or discovering her talent for the first time, our curated collection highlights Criss Canning's contribution to the arts, making it a must-browse category for anyone interested in Arts \u0026amp; Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-paintings-of-criss-canning-by-criss-canning-9781760764449","title":"The Paintings of Criss Canning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCriss Canning is one of Australia's finest and most celebrated still-life artists. Criss has explored flowers, textiles, and decorative objects in her paintings over five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor thirty-five years, she has lived in a charming 1860s farmhouse with the adjoining gardens at Lambley, a highly regarded nursery near Ballarat. Her husband's great love of gardens and flowers has offered Criss visual inspiration at every turn. She paints again and again the poppies, irises, and sunflowers that grow in the garden at Lambley. She explores Australian native plants, especially the banksia, in all its forms. Criss is also a collector of jewel-toned glassware, vases, tea sets, and vintage kimonos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith newly commissioned photography and essays by Georgina Reid, Jenny Zimmer, Julie McLaren, and Criss herself, \u003cem\u003eThe Paintings of Criss Canning\u003c\/em\u003e strives to capture the garden, the studio, the house, and the collections that are the basis of all Criss's paintings. In an attempt to see what the artist sees, photographer Eve Wilson photographed the house and garden that make up Criss Canning's world, showing just how closely art can imitate life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082987847916,"sku":"9781760764449","price":145.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25031433482814.jpg?v=1765278596"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/criss-canning.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}