Clemens Ascher: There is no Release from the Brain Police

Clemens Aschers surreal photography explores societal control, alienation from nature, and uncomfortable contemporary truths, creating a constructed world reminiscent of theatrical stages. He combines various styles and elements from art history and our collective visual memory to form new contemporary statements, often utilizing an exaggerated advertising aesthetic contrasted with calm and detached minimalism. This book is the first time all his best works are brought together.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2020
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Clemens Ascher's surreal photography delves into profound and unsettling themes that resonate with our contemporary times. Beneath the surface of what appears to be captivating visual allure lies a complex tapestry of societal control, alienation from nature, and uncomfortable truths. Ascher's constructed scenarios, reminiscent of theatrical stages, seamlessly blend with his characters, who remain tangible yet possess an eerie aura. By seamlessly combining various styles and elements from art history and our collective visual memory, Ascher crafts new contemporary statements that challenge our perceptions. He frequently employs an exaggerated advertising aesthetic, juxtaposed with calm and detached minimalism, to create a stark contrast. Over the past seven years, Ascher has diligently cultivated this body of work, creating a world as meticulously constructed as the belief systems he satirizes. This book represents the first comprehensive collection of his finest works, showcasing his unique vision and artistic prowess.

Clemens Ascher's surreal photography is a captivating exploration of profound and unsettling themes that resonate with our contemporary times. Beneath the surface of what appears to be captivating visual allure lies a complex tapestry of societal control, alienation from nature, and uncomfortable truths. Ascher's constructed scenarios, reminiscent of theatrical stages, seamlessly blend with his characters, who remain tangible yet possess an eerie aura. By seamlessly combining various styles and elements from art history and our collective visual memory, Ascher crafts new contemporary statements that challenge our perceptions. He frequently employs an exaggerated advertising aesthetic, juxtaposed with calm and detached minimalism, to create a stark contrast. Over the past seven years, Ascher has diligently cultivated this body of work, creating a world as meticulously constructed as the belief systems he satirizes. This book represents the first comprehensive collection of his finest works, showcasing his unique vision and artistic prowess.

Weight: 1014g
Dimension: 244 x 301 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775747745