Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

American artist Louise Fishman's physical and process-driven work reimagines the Abstract Expressionist model into a vehicle for dialogue about history and emotion. A Question of Emphasis presents a vast selection of her works on paper, including collage, oil and wax, thread, acrylic text, ink, charcoal, printmaking, oil stick, watercolor, and tempera, conceived as discrete pieces of art.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2021
Publisher: Marquand Books Inc

From 1964 to the present, American artist Louise Fishman (born 1939) has created multimedia works on paper that redefine the Abstract Expressionist model. Her physical and process-driven artwork explores themes of history and emotion, focusing on her identities as a Jewish, feminist, and lesbian. While Fishman is primarily known as a painter, she has experimented with various mediums, including collage, oil and wax, thread, acrylic text, ink, charcoal, printmaking, oil stick, watercolor, and tempera, since the early 1960s.

A Question of Emphasis is a comprehensive collection of these works, showcasing a diverse range of techniques and mediums. The book includes collages, oil and wax paintings, thread installations, acrylic text pieces, ink drawings, charcoal sketches, printmaking, oil stick drawings, watercolor paintings, and tempera compositions. Fishman views her works on paper as standalone art pieces, often small- and medium-sized and frequently sculptural and tactile.

In addition to the artwork, the book features new writing by art critic David Cohen and an interview between Fishman and artist Ulrike Müller. The interview provides insights into Fishman's artistic process and her influences, while the writing offers a deeper understanding of her work's historical and cultural significance.

Overall, A Question of Emphasis is a captivating exploration of American artist Louise Fishman's multimedia works on paper, showcasing her unique approach to abstraction and her commitment to addressing important social and political issues through her art.

Weight: 970g
Dimension: 262 x 363 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646570171