The Open Line: Works On Paper
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly illustrated art monograph, The Open Line: Works on Paper presents the dynamic and evocative works of Australian artist Jon Cattapan, whose practice sits at the intersection of figuration, abstraction, and urban experience. The collection chronicles Cattapan's sustained engagement with drawing as a primary mode of inquiry, showcasing works on paper that capture fragmented cityscapes, isolated figures, and the charged atmosphere of contemporary life. His imagery draws on photography, film, and mass media, translating these sources into layered, gestural compositions that pulse with tension and ambiguity. The tone throughout is contemplative yet urgent, reflecting an artist deeply attuned to the psychological weight of modern existence. Scholars, collectors, and admirers of contemporary Australian art will find this volume an authoritative and visually compelling record of a significant body of work.
Author: Jon Cattapan
Format: Paperback
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly illustrated art monograph, The Open Line: Works on Paper presents the dynamic and evocative works of Australian artist Jon Cattapan, whose practice sits at the intersection of figuration, abstraction, and urban experience. The collection chronicles Cattapan's sustained engagement with drawing as a primary mode of inquiry, showcasing works on paper that capture fragmented cityscapes, isolated figures, and the charged atmosphere of contemporary life. His imagery draws on photography, film, and mass media, translating these sources into layered, gestural compositions that pulse with tension and ambiguity. The tone throughout is contemplative yet urgent, reflecting an artist deeply attuned to the psychological weight of modern existence. Scholars, collectors, and admirers of contemporary Australian art will find this volume an authoritative and visually compelling record of a significant body of work.