Rose Wylie (Bilingual edition)

Rose Wylie is a British contemporary painter who achieved her international breakthrough just before her eightieth birthday. Her large paintings are touching, with their rare sense of ease and playful naivete, and comment humorously on current events. They depict life and death, love and loss, joy and sorrow, and challenge traditional art history themes.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 64 pages
\n Publication date: 08 April 2021
\n Publisher: Hatje Cantz
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Rose Wylie, a renowned artist in British contemporary painting, has garnered significant attention throughout her career. Despite the fact that it may be difficult to comprehend, her international breakthrough occurred shortly before her eighthieth birthday. Wylie's artistic repertoire encompasses a diverse range of motifs, including pop culture, newspaper reports, and everyday life. Through her concise and humorous portrayal of these themes, she critically comments on current events. What is particularly impressive is Wylie's ability to create lighthearted and natural paintings that convey a sense of ease and playful naivete. Her large-scale works are incredibly touching, exuding a rare sense of tranquility and childlike wonder. With vibrant energy and enthusiasm, they depict the complexities of life, encompassing themes of love, loss, joy, and sorrow. Suddenly, unexpectedly, the traditional themes of art history are brought to the forefront, meeting us at eye level in a fresh and engaging manner. Rose Wylie's remarkable talent and unique perspective have solidified her status as one of the most prominent artists in British contemporary art.

\n Weight: 304g\n
Dimension: 180 x 233 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783775747431\n \n