Twinka Thiebaud and the Art of Pose

Twinka Thiebaud has collaborated with thirty artists over seven decades, creating a body of work that explores the relationship between art and nature. This catalogues highlights her career and influence as an artists model, while also exploring the artistic processes of numerous West Coast-based artists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 127 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Over the span of seven decades, Twinka Thiebaud has forged a remarkable artistic partnership with thirty diverse artists, spanning the realms of photography, painting, and drawing. This comprehensive catalogues serves as a testament to Thiebaud's extensive body of work as an artists model, while also delving into the profound advancements in photographic techniques and technology that have shaped the artistic landscape of the West Coast. Moreover, it sheds light on the integral role that nature has played in defining the experimental spirit of this region.

This groundbreaking publication stands as the first dedicated volume to celebrate Twinka Thiebaud's enduring career and profound influence as an artists model. At the same time, it offers a captivating exploration of the artistic processes employed by numerous West Coast-based artists who are actively shaping the artistic landscape of our time. Comprising a remarkable collection of 120 paintings, drawings, and photographs, this catalogues essays and interviews delve into the intricate interplay between the body and nature in the photographs of Thiebaud from the 1970s and 2000s. Additionally, it sheds light on her collaborative ventures with notable artists such as Judy Dater and John Reiff Williams, highlighting the rich tapestry of artistic exchange that has flourished within the West Coast artistic community.

Through its comprehensive and insightful approach, this catalogues serves as a valuable resource for art enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone with an interest in the dynamic relationship between art, nature, and the human form. It provides a deep appreciation for Twinka Thiebaud's remarkable contributions to the field and serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of West Coast experimentation.

Weight: 752g
Dimension: 207 x 258 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783777439495