Lorna Simpson collages

Title:

Added Author:

Simpson, Lorna, 1960- Works. Selections.

Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962- Of the black and boisterous hair.

Publication Date:

2018

Publication Information:

San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2018]

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm

ISBN:

9781452161143

Abstract:

This book showcases the exquisite collage work of internationally acclaimed artist Lorna Simpson. Combining vintage advertising images of black women and men with colorful ink washes, striking geological formations, and dreamy skyscapes, Simpson creates fantastical coiffures that pay homage to the beauty of black hair. A lyrical introduction by eminent poet Elizabeth Alexander rounds out this volume.

Contents:

Introduction: "Of the black & boisterous hair" / Elizabeth Alexander -- Artist statement / Lorna Simpson -- The collages. Earth & sky ; Ebony ; Jet ; Riunite & ice.

Personal Subject:

Simpson, Lorna, 1960--Themes, motives.

Subject Term:

Collage.

African American women in art.

African Americans in art.

African American women -- Portraits.

Photography -- United States.

Photography, Artistic.

Women, Black, in art.

Genre:

Portraits.