{"title":"Ken Lum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKen Lum\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of contemporary arts and culture through his insightful writing. His work often bridges visual art and literature, inviting readers to consider the intersections of identity, history, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thoughtful essays and reflections that challenge conventional perspectives, much like the evocative pieces found in \u003cem\u003eBrenda Draney: Drink from the river\u003c\/em\u003e. Lum's writing enriches a deeper understanding of cultural expression and artistic practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brenda-draney-drink-from-the-river-by-david-garneau-9783775755931","title":"Brenda Draney: Drink from the river","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrenda Draney: Drink from the river\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the multifaceted nature of intimacy through the artistic lens of Canadian artist Brenda Draney. By drawing on her own memories and experiences, Draney examines the layered meanings embedded in everyday motifs and situations. Through her work, she crafts a cumulative portrait that reflects a collective self, encompassing not only her own experiences but also those of past generations and current community members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply reproducing these elements, Draney focuses on how their meanings can transform when viewed through individual interpretation. She intentionally leaves blank spaces in her paintings, inviting viewers to insert their own narratives into her imaginary spaces and connect with the wide range of emotions she subtly evokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalogue, richly illustrated and published in conjunction with Draney's solo exhibition organised by The Power Plant Art Gallery in Toronto, features a selection of existing and newly commissioned works. It also includes original contributions from Canadian scholars and writers, offering deeper insights into Draney's evocative artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462660440300,"sku":"9783775755931","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783775755931-brenda-draney-drink-from-the-river.jpg?v=1775020462"},{"product_id":"ken-lum-by-ken-lum-9783969993484","title":"Ken Lum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKen Lum\u003c\/em\u003e's work suggests that we look at our surroundings more curiously, noticing who passes us on the street, and how we might engage with the world in ways we hadn't considered. - Camille Georgeson-Usher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book presents over four decades of Ken Lum's multidisciplinary practice, which spans conceptual art to installation and delves into universal themes of identity and urban life. Lum's influential work, with its focus on cross-cultural dialogue and the complexities of the modern world, resonates globally—be it painting, sculpture, photography, or public art projects that engage with individual and collective identity in the context of historical trauma and the complications of memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShaped by a keen sense of humanity and a wide knowledge of history and literature, Lum is a visionary who has consistently challenged societal norms, the ruling classes, religious suppression, and racism, among other horrors which we continue to inflict upon each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis publication presents a sweep of Lum's photographic series, at once descriptive and disruptive, personal and political, including \"Portrait\/Logos\" (1984-86), \"Portrait\/Repeated Text Works\" (1993 to present), and \"Image Mirrors\" (2021). It also highlights his work with Monument Lab, a public art project he co-founded with urban geographer Paul Farber, which fosters critical conversation around the past, present, and future of monuments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463369736428,"sku":"9783969993484","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783969993484-ken-lum.jpg?v=1775032334"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ken-lum.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}