Ken Whisson: A Survey
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
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A rare window into the singular creative vision of one of Australia's most quietly revered painters, Ken Whisson: A Survey presents a comprehensive retrospective of the artist's long and restlessly inventive career. Spanning decades of work, the volume chronicles Whisson's journey from his early figurative paintings to his increasingly abstract and emotionally charged compositions, capturing a body of work that defies easy categorisation. Born in Australia in 1927 and later based in Italy, Whisson developed an idiosyncratic visual language rooted in observation, memory, and an unflinching honesty about the human condition. This survey illuminates the philosophical depth that underpins Whisson's practice — his paintings are not merely images but arguments about perception, solitude, and the strangeness of everyday existence. The accompanying text situates his work within the broader context of post-war Australian and international art, illustrating why he has commanded the enduring respect of peers and critics alike despite resisting the limelight. For those who encounter his brooding portraits and enigmatic interiors for the first time, this volume poses a question that lingers long after the final page: how did such a profound artistic intelligence remain one of the art world's best-kept secrets?
Author: Ken Whisson
Format: Paperback
Published: 1990
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A rare window into the singular creative vision of one of Australia's most quietly revered painters, Ken Whisson: A Survey presents a comprehensive retrospective of the artist's long and restlessly inventive career. Spanning decades of work, the volume chronicles Whisson's journey from his early figurative paintings to his increasingly abstract and emotionally charged compositions, capturing a body of work that defies easy categorisation. Born in Australia in 1927 and later based in Italy, Whisson developed an idiosyncratic visual language rooted in observation, memory, and an unflinching honesty about the human condition. This survey illuminates the philosophical depth that underpins Whisson's practice — his paintings are not merely images but arguments about perception, solitude, and the strangeness of everyday existence. The accompanying text situates his work within the broader context of post-war Australian and international art, illustrating why he has commanded the enduring respect of peers and critics alike despite resisting the limelight. For those who encounter his brooding portraits and enigmatic interiors for the first time, this volume poses a question that lingers long after the final page: how did such a profound artistic intelligence remain one of the art world's best-kept secrets?