Wilhelm Sasnal

Wilhelm Sasnal is a renowned artist who uses found images from his surroundings,newspapers,magazines,billboards,and the Internet to create works of art that act as an archive to the mass of images that flood contemporary life. His work addresses historical themes such as the Holocaust, pop-cultural icons, and the people, places, and quotidian objects he encounters, constituting an artistic document of postcommunist Poland at a time of sociopolitical transformation. With a concise approach to his subject matter, Sasnal captures stolen moments in time, and his graphic treatment of light and color suggests a camera's gaze, imbuing the canvases with a filmic quality. This major volume is completed by a series of essays addressing significant themes in the artist's work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Renowned for his powerful portrayals of our collective culture and history,Wilhelm Sasnal draws on found images from his surroundings,newspapers and magazines,billboards,and the Internet,creating works of art that act as an archive to the mass of sprawling images that flood contemporary life. His work addresses weighty historical themes such as the Holocaust,or familiar pop-cultural icons,as well as the people,places,and quotidian objects he encounters,constituting an artistic document of postcommunist Poland at a time of sociopolitical transformation. With a concise approach to his subject matter,Sasnal captures stolen moments in time. His graphic treatment of light and color suggests a camera s gaze,imbuing the canvases with a filmic quality. This major volume is completed by a series of essays addressing significant themes in the artist s work: alienation,portraiture,the personal versus the public,and history as a prism of reflection.

Wilhelm Sasnal, a renowned artist, is celebrated for his profound interpretations of our shared culture and history. By incorporating found images from his immediate environment, including newspapers, magazines, billboards, and the internet, Sasnal crafts artistic creations that serve as a valuable repository of the overwhelming visual landscape of modern life. His work explores profound historical subjects, such as the Holocaust, as well as familiar pop-cultural icons, while also delving into the people, places, and everyday objects he encounters, creating an artistic chronicle of postcommunist Poland during a period of significant sociopolitical transformation. Sasnal's approach to his subject matter is concise, allowing him to capture fleeting moments in time. His distinctive graphic treatment of light and color evokes a sense of a camera's gaze, imparting a cinematic quality to his canvases.

This comprehensive volume is complemented by a series of essays that delve into significant themes prevalent in Sasnal's artistic oeuvre. These essays address topics such as alienation, portraiture, the interplay between the personal and the public, and history as a lens through which to reflect. By exploring these themes, the essays provide valuable insights into Sasnal's artistic vision and the profound messages he seeks to convey to his audience.

Weight: 2476g
Dimension: 264 x 312 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847868650