The Flower Paintings of Ross Bleckner [INSCRIBED]
Modena, Italy: Galleria Mazzoli Editions, 2011. First Limited edition. Hardcover. Inscribed "for Scott with love Ross b 1/11" on half-title. 443/500. Original white cloth with black lettering on spine, in original color illustrated dustjacket, black lettering on spine. Black endpapers. Frontispiece photograph. "Why analyze the floral portion of Bleckner's work," the author asks, "considering the diversity of his vision and his non-signature style? Because they become a primary and recursive part of his work, and because he sees the flower as the figure that most closely embodies the relation between mortality and the human condition. I is this 'figure,' perhaps even more than his infamous stripes, cells and birds, that will come to exemplify the relation between darkness and light, abstraction and figuration, and ultimately, epitomize the psychological object of desire, the flower's fragility and transience, as such, appealing most of all to him." (Publisher; author). Profusely illustrated with one hundred and nine color reproductions of Bleckner's work and numerous b/w in-text illustrations. Contains notes, list of works, exhibition history, bibliography, index of works and photo credits at rear. Dustjacket with very light wear along edges, else in near fine to fine condition. vg+ to fine condition. Item #48403
Price: $650.00