Zilia S?nchez: Soy Isla

Zilia Sánchez is a Cuban artist whose work explores themes of isolation, mythology, and the female body. This comprehensive book covers her life and career, with over 75 artworks illustrated and essays by experts. It will be on display at The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, and other museums in the US and Puerto Rico.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2019
Publisher: Yale University Press

Cuban artist Zilia Sánchez, born in 1926, is known for her captivating and evocative paintings and sculptures that span from the 1950s to the present day. She often expresses her desire for solitary and uncompromising practice, using the phrase "Soy isla" (I am an island) to symbolize her experience as an islander, connected to and disconnected from both the mainland and mainstream art currents. Sánchez's work is characterized by reductive forms, clean lines, and sensuous curves suggestive of the female body. She frequently references protagonists from ancient mythology and lunar motifs while embracing ambiguity.

This groundbreaking volume examines Sánchez's paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and graphic illustrations together with archival ephemera. It traces Sánchez's artistic journey from her early years in Cuba through her travels in Europe and residence in New York in the 1960s to her move to Puerto Rico, where she still lives and works. With spectacular illustrations of more than 75 artworks, insightful essays situating Sánchez within the context of global modernism, and a conversation with the artist, this is the most comprehensive publication on Sánchez's art to date.

Published in association with The Phillips Collection, the exhibition schedule for this remarkable publication includes:

The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC (February 16, 19–May 19, 19)
Museo de Arte de Ponce, Puerto Rico (June 15, 19–October 21, 19)
El Museo del Barrio, New York (November 20, 19–March 22, 20)

Zilia Sánchez's art continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, and this comprehensive publication provides a deep understanding of her artistic journey and contributions to the world of contemporary art.

Weight: 1278g
Dimension: 254 x 263 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300233902