John Isaacs: The Architecture of Empathy

The Architecture of Empathy is the title of a marble statue by John Isaacs, and it is the basic attitude and raw material of all his works. He is known for his hyper-realistic wax sculptures and experiments with a wide variety of materials and techniques. This publication is the first comprehensive overview of his work from the 90s to the present, revealing his technical scope and psycho-anthropological poetic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

The Architecture of Empathy is the title of a magnificent marble statue created by the talented John Isaacs, and it serves as the fundamental essence and raw material that underpins all of his artistic endeavors. The British artist gained recognition as a prominent Young British Artist during the 1990s, alongside the renowned Damien Hirst. Isaacs distinguished himself by crafting hyper-realistic wax sculptures that captivated audiences with their lifelike detail. He was mindful of avoiding being confined to a single artistic style, thus he embarked on a journey of exploration, experimenting with a diverse range of materials and techniques. These included ceramics, neon, bronze, marble, and sculpture, as well as photography. This extensively illustrated publication offers a comprehensive retrospective of Isaacs' work, spanning from the 1990s to the present. It not only showcases his remarkable technical expertise, encompassing a wide spectrum of artistic mediums, but also reveals his profound psycho-anthropological poetic through a series of insightful essays and engaging conversations with his companions.

Weight: 1708g
Dimension: 249 x 309 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775755115