Anita Albus (Bilingual edition): Die Kunst zu sehen | The Art of Seeing

Anita Albuss is an artist who creates detailed images of plants and animals using color pigments she makes herself, inspired by the Old Masters. In 2004, Kunsthalle Kiel purchased a convolute of her works and published the accompanying book The Art of Seeing. The new edition of this enchanting survey volume invites the reader on a discovery tour of Albuss artistic research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Anita Albuss artistic practice stands as a delightful anachronism amidst the rapid pace of contemporary art production. The artist meticulously crafts intricate images of plants and animals, employing color pigments meticulously formulated by herself. Drawing inspiration from the still lifes of the Old Masters, Albuss weaves a tapestry of creativity that seamlessly blends meticulous nature research with artistic expression. The outcome is a series of paradise-like illustrations, which the artist also showcases in the children's books she has authored. In 2004, Kunsthalle Kiel acquired a comprehensive collection of Albuss works, accompanied by a captivating book titled The Art of Seeing. This revised edition of this enchanting survey volume invites readers on a captivating journey through Albuss artistic research, unveiling the depth and richness of her artistic endeavors.

Anita Albuss artistic practice emerges as a captivating anachronism amidst the frenetic realm of contemporary art production. The artist delves into the realm of intricate imagery, meticulously crafting detailed representations of plants and animals, employing color pigments meticulously synthesized by her own hands. Among the myriad sources of inspiration that ignite her creative spirit, Albuss finds solace in the timeless still lifes of the Old Masters. Through this fusion of meticulous nature research and artistic expression, Albuss weaves a tapestry of breathtaking illustrations that evoke a sense of paradise. Moreover, her artistic prowess extends beyond the realm of visual art, as she has authored children's books that feature these captivating illustrations. In 2004, Kunsthalle Kiel undertook the acquisition of a comprehensive collection of Albuss works, accompanied by a captivating book titled The Art of Seeing. This revised edition of this enchanting survey volume beckons readers on a profound journey, unveiling the depth and richness of Albuss artistic research.

Weight: 1072g
Dimension: 311 x 234 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775751742