Bryan Charnley - Art & Adversity: New Enlarged Edition

Bryan Charnley's book combines biography and monograph to explore the life and art of James Charnley, who was witness to his twin's adversities and found consummate expression in his paintings. It provides an informed and fascinating study of a turbulent life and the art that inspired it, using metaphorical imagery to describe existential dilemmas and restore painting to its inceptive purpose and conviction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2021
Publisher: i2i Publishing

Bryan Charnley's book, "Art and Adversity," is a captivating blend of biography and monograph that delves into the life and art of the renowned painter. The painter's life, characterized by adversity, profoundly shaped his artistic journey, and his art, in turn, defined his existence. James Charnley, the painter's twin, bore witness to the challenges his sibling faced and the evolution of his art. Through his book, Charnley explores the artist's childhood, adolescence, and the madness that would plague his life, ultimately finding its consummate expression in his paintings.

Augmented by interviews, journals, medical records, letters, and diaries, this comprehensive study offers an insightful and fascinating exploration of a turbulent life and the art that inspired it. Bryan Charnley, a gifted artist, possessed a unique ability to depict the invisible—mental anguish often remained internalized. His works, characterized by metaphorical imagery, addressed existential dilemmas, aiming to restore painting to its original purpose and conviction.

"Art and Adversity" showcases Bryan Charnley's paintings with their vibrant colors, intense emotions, and profound eloquence. The book provides a deep insight into the artist's creative process, allowing readers to appreciate the profound impact of adversity on his art and the profound beauty and resilience it revealed.

Weight: 1524g
Dimension: 210 x 247 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838386870