By land, air, home, and sea : the world of Frank Walter / [curated by] Hilton Als ; [contributions by] Barbara Paca, Joshua Jelly-Schapio, Charlie Porter.
Publisher:
David Zwirner Books,
Copyright Date:
[2024
Description:
127 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 x 24 cm
Published on the occasion of the exhibition By Land, Air, Home, and Sea: The World of Frank Walter, held at David Zwirner, New York, June 2-July 29, 2022. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Water music : discovering Frank Walter / Hilton Als -- In paradise with Frank Walter, the artist's artist / Barbara Paca -- Plates -- Olympian of the Antilles / Joshua Jelly-Schapiro -- Plates -- Frank Walter / Charlie Porter.
Summary:
Influenced by his studies of agriculture and the sugar industry in the former British colony of Antigua as well as his extensive travels in England, Scotland, and West Germany, Walter created work inspired by his thoughts, knowledge, journeys, and surroundings work that encompassed painting, drawing, writing, sculpture, photography, and sound. This focused selection focuses on paintings tender, quiet, and lush that transcend the traditional tourists view of island life in favor of perspectives that explore how and why we look at where we are. Published on the occasion of the 2022 exhibition at David Zwirner, this catalogue includes an introduction by the shows curator Hilton Als. Barbara Paca, the leading expert on Walter, writes a text detailing her personal experience meeting Walter and being in his presence. An essay by Charlie Porter takes readers on a walk as he muses about Walters life and the nature depicted in his paintings. Joshua Jelly-Schapiro travels to Antigua to explore the history of the island and Walters lasting impact there.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.