"Published on the occasion of the exhibition, Mary Heilmann: Looking at Pictures, Whitechapel Gallery, London, 8 June - 21 August 2016"--Page 175. Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-167) and index. "List of works": pages 149-151.
Contents:
Introduction / Iwona Blazwick -- Looking at pictures / Lydia Yee -- Paintings -- Mary Heilmann : painting, her way / Briony Fer -- Ceramics -- Works on paper -- Sketchbook pages -- Every piece has a backstory / Mary Heilmann -- Her life -- List of works -- Index of illustrations -- Biography -- Bibliography -- Author biographies -- Image credits -- Acknowledgements.
Summary:
Born in California in 1940, Heilmann studied ceramics and poetry before moving to New York in 1968 and taking up painting. A pioneer of infusing abstract painting with influences from craft traditions and popular culture (especially rock music and California's beach culture), Heilmann is one of the most important yet still under-recognised artists working today. This publication explores Heilmann's approach to abstraction from two distinct but interrelated perspectives: the formal and the personal. As well as a new essay by Briony Fer and writings by the artist on key works, the publication will feature over 100 beautiful full-colour illustrations of paintings, works on paper, furniture and ceramics from Heilmann's five-decade career. 00Exhibition: Whitechapel Gallery London, England (06.08-08.21.2016).
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