{"title":"Toshiaki Mori","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by \u003cstrong\u003eToshiaki Mori\u003c\/strong\u003e explore the interplay of form and abstraction through captivating visual narratives. These books invite readers into a world where fine art meets contemplative design, showcasing intricate drawings that challenge perception and invite interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Mori’s collections celebrate creativity through minimalist yet expressive imagery, offering a fresh perspective on abstract art forms and their emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toshiaki-mori-b-drawings-of-abstract-forms-by-toshiaki-mori-9783958294110","title":"Toshiaki Mori: B, drawings of abstract forms","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eB, drawings of abstract forms\u003c\/em\u003e consists of dynamic and perplexing collages in which photos are digitally spliced and reconfigured, then coloured and overlaid with grids, shapes, and text fragments. Mori's underlying photos mainly depict Japanese industrial scenes and cityscapes, interspersed with close-ups of everyday objects such as light bulbs and shoes. The text fragments include writings on the Beat Generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMori's \"drawings\" evoke the paintings of leading Beat figure William S. Burroughs, while Mori himself refers to his book as \"On the Road in a Hazy Mood\", a prismatic visual homage to Jack Kerouac's most famous work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToshiaki Mori has no intention of revealing the contents of his multi-layered collages of time and space.\u003c\/em\u003e - Toshio Kuwabara, photographer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433167274220,"sku":"9783958294110","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783958294110.jpg?v=1774569669"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/toshiaki-mori.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}