Brian Clarke: A Great Light

A Great Light is a stunning catalog that accompanies the exhibition of the same name, showcasing British artist Brian Clarke's influential role in stained glass. The book highlights Clarke's dedication to stained glass as an architectural medium, featuring large-scale works that respect the buildings they inhabit. It includes 68 stained-glass artworks and installation shots, with an interview between Clarke and Hans Ulrich Obrist.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Heni Publishing

A Great Light is a captivating catalog that accompanies the exhibition of the same name, serving as a testament to the esteemed status of British artist Brian Clarke as the preeminent practitioner of stained glass today. Spanning his five-decade-long career, Clarke has consistently ventured beyond the boundaries of stained glass, exploring new frontiers in technology and visual expression. With a keen focus on large-scale works, A Great Light showcases Clarke's vision for stained glass as inherently architectural, where his creations emerge from a deep reverence for the buildings they inhabit and the surrounding contexts of his practice. The book presents a captivating perspective on the interplay between space and artwork, with over 130 exquisitely reproduced images gracing its pages and spilling into the gatefolds.

Published in collaboration with Newport Street Gallery, A Great Light showcases a remarkable collection of 68 stained-glass artworks, along with stunning installation shots of the final exhibition. Prefaced by an insightful interview between Clarke and renowned Swiss curator, art historian, and critic Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of Serpentine Galleries in London, the catalog provides a profound insight into the artistic vision and creative process of this remarkable artist.

Weight: 1382g
Dimension: 240 x 319 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912122769