Beverly McIver: Full Circle

A survey exhibition of Beverly McIver's career, Full Circle, explores her thematic approach to painting, including self-portraits, family portraits, and portraits of other artists and notable figures. The exhibition also includes works that reflect on her collaborations with other artists and her impact on the next generation of artists. The catalog includes a conversation with McIver, two essays, and images of the exhibition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

This comprehensive survey exhibition showcases the remarkable journey and sustained ascent of contemporary artist Beverly McIver. Accompanied by an extensive exhibition catalog curated by Kim Boganey, this exhibition offers a diverse exploration of McIver's artistic themes throughout her career. Spanning from early self-portraits adorned in clown makeup to more recent works that feature her father, dolls, and reflections on her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, Full Circle sheds light on the arc of Beverly McIver's artistic career while also delving into her personal journey.

McIver's self-portraits delve into profound expressions of individuality, challenge societal stereotypes, and explore the art of masking one's identity. Portraits of her family capture intimate moments, encompassing both joyous times and moments of illness and loss. The exhibition also features captivating portraits of other artists and notable figures, as well as recent work derived from her year-long residency in Rome, where she received the prestigious American Academy of Rome Prize. Additionally, McIver explores the interplay of color, patterns, and the human figure in her latest creations.

Full Circle also highlights McIver's collaborations with other artists and her profound impact on the next generation of artists. The complementary exhibition, In Good Company, features artists who have been mentored by McIver, including renowned figures such as Faith Ringgold and Richard Mayhew. The catalog includes a captivating conversation with Beverly McIver, conducted by exhibition curator Kim Boganey. Additionally, it features two insightful essays: one by Michele Wallace, a prominent Black feminist writer and the daughter of Beverly's graduate school mentor, Faith Ringgold, and another by Richard Powell, a distinguished scholar of African American art history.

Published in association with the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, this catalog serves as a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and scholars alike. It provides a deep insight into Beverly McIver's artistic practice and her profound contribution to the contemporary art world.

Weight: 972g
Dimension: 248 x 274 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520385191