Katharina Grosse Studio Paintings 1988-2022 (Bilingual edition): Returns, Revisions, Inventions

Katharina Grosses' creative endeavor is centered around the immediate physical presence of color, which she explores through an open-ended creative process in which painting takes on the form of a performance. Her studio paintings, which have played an equally central role in her practice, are also influenced by these issues. This book is the first study focusing on Grosses' studio practice from the late 1980s to the present, and includes five essays and an insightful interview with the artist.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Katharina Grosses artistic pursuit revolves around the immediate physical presence of color, serving as a vital catalyst in her creative endeavors. Through an open-ended and transformative creative process, painting assumes the guise of a performance, where color becomes a vessel for conveying movement and tangible emotional potential. These profound concerns not only propel her remarkable large-scale in situ works, which adorn various surfaces in public spaces, but also shape her studio paintings, which have held an equally central position in her practice since its inception.

This groundbreaking book is the first comprehensive exploration of Katharina Grosses studio practice, spanning from the late 1980s to the present. Comprising five insightful essays and an insightful interview with the artist, it delves into how Grosse expands the boundaries of painting, transcending not only open spaces but also the confines of the canvas. By crafting an ephemeral character and dismantling the traditional frame, she challenges the traditional conventions of the medium, inviting viewers to engage with her artwork in fresh and dynamic ways.

Through her artistic exploration, Katharina Grosses invites us to witness the transformative power of color, as it becomes a conduit for expressing emotions, capturing moments, and shaping our perception of the world. Her works invite us to explore the interplay between color, movement, and space, challenging our assumptions and inspiring us to perceive the beauty and complexity of the visual realm in new and profound ways.

Weight: 1820g
Dimension: 280 x 228 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775753388