John Carter: On Paper

John Carter RA is a renowned post-war abstract sculptor known for his mathematically rigorous explorations. This book presents a collection of his drawings, showcasing his unique approach to color abstraction and his love for exactitude and clarity. His contributions to British abstraction are evident in these works.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 26 June 2019
Publisher: Royal Academy of Arts

John Carter, a prominent abstract sculptor of the post-war era, showcases his works on paper, unveiling the captivating beauty of his mathematically rigorous explorations. With a career spanning over fifty years, John Carter RA has created some of the most stunning and lucid artworks of our time. The apparent simplicity and directness of his abstract reliefs conceal a profound ambiguity that extends even to their definition, as Carter delicately reimagines the interplay between sculpture and painting.

Renowned for his wall objects, shallow sculptures derived from abstract mathematical formulae, Carter begins each work with meticulous notebook sketches, progressing to larger, measured drawings. It is these drawings, spanning the entirety of Carter's career, that are presented in this book. Each drawing serves as a captivating model of color abstraction, accompanied by insightful commentary by the artist. Through his drawings, Carter's unique mind and unwavering passion for precision and clarity shine through, showcasing his profound contribution to the flourishing of British abstraction during the post-war period.

Weight: 1228g
Dimension: 253 x 300 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912520206