{"title":"Lucia Aspesi","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucia Aspesi's works explore the vibrant intersections of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering insightful perspectives that resonate with contemporary creativity. Readers can expect thoughtful examinations that illuminate the nuances of artistic expression and cultural dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books invite a deeper understanding of how art shapes and reflects society, bridging visual culture with critical reflection. Perfect for those drawn to a rich, analytical approach within the creative world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daniel-steegmann-mangrane-by-lucia-aspesi-9788857243542","title":"Daniel Steegmann Mangrané","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn aesthetic investigation of environmental complexity through a selection of works realised by the Spanish artist since 1998.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in conjunction with the solo show at Pirelli HangarBicocca, this constitutes the most complete monographic study on \u003ci\u003eDaniel Steegmann Mangrané\u003c\/i\u003e (Barcelona, 1977). Covering his work from the late 1990s to the present with over a hundred installations, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and films, the catalogue includes studies by the art historians Kaira M. Cabañas and Flora Katz. It also features a conversation between the artist and the writer and curator Lauren Cornell, as well as texts by Nathalie Ergino, director of the Institut d'art contemporain (Villeurbanne\/Rhône-Alpes), and the curators of the show at Pirelli HangarBicocca, Lucia Aspesi and Fiammetta Griccioli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Steegmann Mangrané's work is characterised by a poetic approach in which geometric and abstract forms intersect with natural elements, creating an imaginary realm with recurrent motifs like leaves, trees, and insects. These elements prompt reflection on the reality we inhabit. The artist uses different media for the creation of his works, giving priority to a \u003ci\u003emodus operandi\u003c\/i\u003e whereby technical characteristics are intrinsically intertwined with the process of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMangrané's interest in biology has led him to investigate complex ecological systems and introduce the natural world into his works, with numerous references to the rainforest in Brazil, including branches, leaves, and insects. Combined with geometric shapes and abstract motifs, these elements encourage reflection on the complex dynamics of the elements surrounding us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430366167276,"sku":"9788857243542","price":78.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857243542.jpg?v=1774520353"},{"product_id":"sheela-gowda-by-lucia-aspesi-9788857241647","title":"Sheela Gowda","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSheela Gowda\u003c\/em\u003e (Bhadravati, Karnataka, India, 1957; lives and works in Bangalore) is one of the leading names in contemporary art in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents, in addition to two new productions, a wide selection of works she has made from 1992 to the present time, including watercolours, prints, and site-specific installations. The latter are distinguished by a large variety of materials, such as hair, organic substances, cow dung, incense, and natural pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter studying at Ken School of Art and Visva-Bharati University (India), Gowda deepened her research on painting at the Royal College of Art in London. Her work ranges from drawing, to sculpture, to large-scale installation, and involves the use of materials that often convey cultural values linked to the context they stem from. The artist's works, characterised by a strong spatial dimension, assume elements of Modernism as a starting point, elaborated by the artist via production processes featuring strong ritualistic references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe emphasis on process can also be linked to local traditions of craft and the implicit role of labour in making art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464208564460,"sku":"9788857241647","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857241647-sheela-gowda.jpg?v=1775042353"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lucia-aspesi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}