{"title":"Rod Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Rod Moss, an artist and author whose work offers a unique perspective into the heart of the Australian outback and its rich cultural tapestry. Known for his intimate connection with the Arrernte people, Moss's books provide a profound look into the friendships and experiences that have shaped his life and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eThe Hard Light of Day: An Artist's Story of Friendships in Arrernte\u003c\/em\u003e, is a standout work that delves into his journey of building cross-cultural relationships and understanding. This book, nestled within the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, offers readers a heartfelt narrative accompanied by Moss's evocative artwork, creating a vivid portrayal of everyday life in Central Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRod Moss's writings are not just about the geographical landscape but also about the emotional and spiritual journeys that transcend culturally diverse boundaries. Each story is crafted with sincerity and depth, encouraging readers to reflect on their own interactions with the world and its indigenous communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Moss's compelling insights and explore the layers of identity, friendship, and the stark beauty of the Australian wilderness through his words and art. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a lover of biographical tales, or someone curious about the rich cultural interactions in Australia, Rod Moss's collection promises to offer you a meaningful reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hard-light-of-day-an-artists-story-of-friendships-in-arrernte-by-rod-moss-9780702237744","title":"The Hard Light of Day: An Artist's Story of Friendships in Arrernte","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years after artist Rod Moss arrived in Alice Springs to teach painting, he met a married couple who had set up camp in the gully beside his flat. Over the next 25 years, his friendship with Xavier and Petrina Neil, and the friendships that grew from it with the families of Whitegate, an Arrernte camp on the outskirts of town, would nourish and challenge Moss beyond his imagining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hard Light of Day\u003c\/em\u003e offers a rare insight into the reality of life in the Centre, from the contours of the MacDonnell Ranges and the textures and sounds of Arrernte culture to the endemic violence, alcoholism, and ill-health that continue to devastate Aboriginal lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn recalling the relationships and experiences that have shaped his life and work in Alice Springs, Moss unsentimentally reveals the human face behind the statistics and celebrates the enriching, transformative power of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with Moss's evocative paintings and photographs, this is an incredible journey into a world never shown in the mainstream media, and an artist’s chronicle of the moments that have inspired him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380124799212,"sku":"9780702237744","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21423482438.jpg?v=1744843273"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rod-moss.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}