Robin Rhode: Memory is the Weapon (German Edition)

Robin Rhodes is a South African artist who uses urban music culture, film, popular sports, youth culture, and traditional South African storytelling to create his works, which are created in public spaces on walls. His visual short stories capture the links between drawing, performance, and sculpture, and his works on paper comprise a content-related balancing act between South African history, culture, mindset, signs, and codes and the abstract language of European-American art history. This catalog accompanies his first solo show in twelve years in Germany and includes an interview, an introductory essay, and poems by South African authors.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Robin Rhodes' trademark is the wall, a medium that has shaped his artistic expression. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of sources, including urban music culture, film, popular sports, youth culture, and traditional South African storytelling, Rhodes creates his works in public spaces, often on walls. It goes beyond the mere statement he leaves behind on the street; it is the process that captivates him. Through his visual short stories, Rhodes explores the intricate connections between drawing, performance, and sculpture, revealing the step-by-step evolution of his artistic practice.

In his artistic journey, Rhodes begins with drawing as his foundation, gradually expanding into complex photographic works, digital animations, performances, sculptures, and works on paper. These works serve as a captivating blend of South African history, culture, mindset, signs, and codes with the abstract language of European-American art history. This richly illustrated catalogue accompanies Rhodes' first solo show in twelve years in Germany, offering a comprehensive glimpse into his artistic world.

Beyond the images of the art itself, the book includes an interview with Rhodes, an introductory essay, and poems by South African authors, whose work often resonates with Rhodes' artistic expressions. These additional elements enrich the reader's understanding and appreciation of his art.

Robin Rhodes' wall-based art is a testament to his ability to capture the essence of urban culture, merge it with diverse influences, and create visually stunning and thought-provoking works that resonate with audiences worldwide.

ISBN-13: 9783775746045