Isabelle Albuquerque: Orgy for Ten People in One Body

Aluquerque's sculptural self-portraits explore eroticism, mythology, and posthumanism, combining intimate memories with history, mythology, and feminist theories. This volume presents a complete set of 10 sculptures, rendered in materials ranging from fur, bronze, and walnut to resin and rubber, at Jeffrey Deitch in 2022–23.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: Pacific

Los Angeles-based artist Isabelle Albuquerque's captivating sculptural self-portraits delve into a rich tapestry of eroticism, mythology, and posthumanism. This comprehensive volume showcases a groundbreaking new series of sculptures, comprising a complete set of ten, which were first presented in an exhibition at Jeffrey Deitch in 2022-23. These expressive and evocative works, rooted in Albuquerque's own body, employ a diverse range of materials, including fur, bronze, walnut, resin, and rubber, alongside found elements like candles or saxophones. By seamlessly merging intimate memories with historical, mythical, and posthumanist and feminist theories, Albuquerque's sculptures create a profound exploration of identity and embodiment.

Each chapter of Orgy for Ten People in One Body corresponds to one of the ten sculptures, accompanied by a palimpsest of reference images, process photos, and installation views. The publication also features two engaging conversations with Albuquerque, in which she delves into her artistic process, influences, and the philosophical underpinnings of her work.

Through her meticulous craftsmanship and imaginative vision, Albuquerque's sculptures invite viewers to engage with the complexities of the human experience, challenging traditional notions of self and identity. Her work serves as a testament to the power of art to transcend boundaries and provoke thought, making it a valuable contribution to the contemporary art landscape.

Weight: 2796g
Dimension: 251 x 309 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781737599845