Jaume Plensa: Dessins - Drawings (Bilingual edition)

Name: Jaume Plensa: Dessins - Drawings (Bilingual edition)
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Jaume Plensa: Dessins - Drawings offers an intimate exploration of the acclaimed contemporary sculptor's graphic works. Unlike his renowned large-scale stainless steel sculptures, these drawings reveal Plensa's experiments with light, transparency, and volume through materials like plastic sheets and Plexiglas. Focused on the human form, he composes figures from photos, letters, and numbers, creating artworks that stand independently rather than mere preparatory studies.
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Jaume Plensa: Dessins - Drawings (Bilingual edition)

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This book is ideal for enthusiasts of contemporary art and sculpture, particularly those interested in the creative processes behind large-scale public artworks and the interplay between drawing and sculpture.

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Jaume Plensa: Dessins - Drawings (Bilingual edition) explores a different dimension of one of contemporary sculpture's most significant figures, Jaume Plensa. While he is renowned for his large-scale human figures in stainless steel, this monography reveals another facet of his artistry by showcasing his graphic works.

This book offers an intimate insight into Plensa's universe. His drawings, distinguished by a greater freedom, are not made to order and do not require the help of assistants. They serve as a form of reflection and experimentation for the artist.

Plensa employs various materials, such as plastic sheets, thick glue on paper or Plexiglas, which allows him to play with light and transparency, giving his works an impression of volume. Similar to his sculptures, the artist emphasizes the human form, portraying a variety of figures that he combines with elements like photos, letters from different alphabets, or numbers.

This monography highlights the diversity of Plensa's creations and the richness of his artistic language. Far from being mere preparatory works, Plensa's drawings, often of very large dimensions, stand as artworks in their own right, showcasing the diversity of his ideas.

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Praised for its extensive visual presentation, the monograph features over 200 vibrant colour photographs that vividly illustrate Plensa's diverse artistic language. Renowned reviewer Jen Dolen highlights the collection for capturing the spirit of Plensa's belief that "all art is public," emphasising its value beyond the sculptural realm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9782370741868

Publisher: Editions Skira Paris

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 July 2022

Country: France

Imprint: Editions Skira Paris

Illustration: 300 Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Jean-Louis Andral
Edited by Claire Lilley
Edited by Jean Frémon

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 2260g

Pages: 304

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jean-Louis Andral, art historian and critic, director of the Musée Picasso in Antibes.

Claire Lilley, art curator, director of programme Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Jean Frémon, gallerist and writer, president and director of Galerie Lelong.