Eileen Hogan: Personal Geographies

This book provides an in-depth look at Eileen Hogans (b. 1946) working methods, focusing on two dominant themes: enclosed gardens and portraiture. It includes images from Hogans sketchbooks, studies, and finished paintings, accompanied by essays by scholars and the artist herself. The exhibition schedule is May 9 – August 11 2019 at the Yale Center for British Art and October 9 – November 1 2019 at Browse & Darby.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2019
Publisher: Yale University Press

This captivating survey offers a profound exploration into the artistic techniques of Eileen Hogan (b. 1946). Spanning her entire career, it delves specifically into two central themes that dominate her oeuvre: enclosed gardens and portraiture. Hogan's representations of gardens encompass a diverse range, from the renowned Kew Gardens and Chelsea Physic Garden in London to Little Sparta, Ian Hamilton Finlay's garden nestled in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh. In her portraits, she captures the essence of individuals through expressive sketches and vibrant paintings, including portraits of veterans of the Second World War, as well as HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. The book features a collection of images from Hogan's sketchbooks, studies, and final paintings, accompanied by striking photographs that document the artist's creative process. Accompanying the images are insightful essays written by scholars and Hogan herself, tracing the artist's journey from her formative years as a student at the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts to the present day. This remarkable volume presents an unparalleled and intimate glimpse into the life and work of one of the most captivating and evocative artists currently practicing.










Published in association with the Yale Center for British Art Exhibition Schedule: Yale Center for British Art May 9 – August 11 2019 Browse & Darby October 9 – November 1 2019
This captivating survey offers a profound exploration into the artistic techniques of Eileen Hogan (b. 1946). Spanning her entire career, it delves specifically into two central themes that dominate her oeuvre: enclosed gardens and portraiture. Hogan's representations of gardens encompass a diverse range, from the renowned Kew Gardens and Chelsea Physic Garden in London to Little Sparta, Ian Hamilton Finlay's garden nestled in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh. In her portraits, she captures the essence of individuals through expressive sketches and vibrant paintings, including portraits of veterans of the Second World War, as well as HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. The book features a collection of images from Hogan's sketchbooks, studies, and final paintings, accompanied by striking photographs that document the artist's creative process. Accompanying the images are insightful essays written by scholars and Hogan herself, tracing the artist's journey from her formative years as a student at the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts to the present day. This remarkable volume presents an unparalleled and intimate glimpse into the life and work of one of the most captivating and evocative artists currently practicing.

Weight: 1452g
Dimension: 224 x 269 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300241471