{"title":"Julian Simmons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulian Simmons\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts narratives that explore the intersections of creativity and human experience, inviting readers to engage deeply with the arts and culture that shape our world. Their works often blend imaginative storytelling with insightful reflections, making each read a journey into both the seen and unseen realms of artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on themes that resonate across diverse cultural landscapes, Simmons’s books offer a rich tapestry of ideas and emotions. Expect thought-provoking prose that not only entertains but also expands your understanding of the artistic impulses that drive us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dream-fourteen-by-sarah-lucas-9781916023314","title":"Dream Fourteen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDream Fourteen\u003c\/i\u003e is the second collaboration of prints by Julian Simmons and Sarah Lucas to be exhibited at the Paul Stolper Gallery. The first body of work, \u003ci\u003eHOOLIAN\u003c\/i\u003e 2015, consisted primarily of Simmons' prints of Lucas' sculptures, charting their genesis to the finished work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDream Fourteen\u003c\/i\u003e develops their collaborative experience, whereby Simmons photographed in situ, Lucas' \u003ci\u003eMuses\u003c\/i\u003e, the set of portrait sculptures which she exhibited in the British Pavilion, 56th Venice International Art Biennale, Venice (2015).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimmons crops and re-composes the space surrounding the sculptures, filling the space with colour, a yellowy colour that references real things: custard, ice-cream, eggs, banana, sunshine, the same colour Lucas painted the interior Pavilion walls. As such, the prints act as the photographic counterpoint to Lucas' practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 14 prints in the series, and each has a typically honest, descriptive Sarah Lucas title, for example: \u003ci\u003eYoko Smoking Through Her Belly-Button (Low)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Very Stately Pauline\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMy Bum on the Bar Stool\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430644433132,"sku":"9781916023314","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781916023314.jpg?v=1774558918"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julian-simmons.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}