Discover the captivating 'Hot Mirror: Viviane Sassen' art book, a stunning mid-career retrospective that delves deep into the world of fine art photography. This hardback edition showcases 160 pages filled with evocative imagery that reveal a surrealist undercurrent deeply embedded in Sassen's work. Measuring 250 x 350 mm, this beautifully bound volume, published by Prestel Publishing, highlights key series such as 'Umbra,' 'Flamboya,' 'Parasomnia,' and others that explore themes of light and shadow, dreams, and identity. Each photograph serves as a poetic testament to Sassen's mastery of vibrant colors and muted hues, making it a perfect addition for art lovers, photography enthusiasts, and collectors alike. With insightful essays and an interview with the artist, this book provides context and depth to her innovative techniques and thematic explorations. Experience Viviane Sassen's artistic journey as you flip through her visual narratives that challenge perception and evoke deep emotions. Order now to enjoy the timeless beauty and visionary artistry encapsulated in this exquisite publication. Additionally, shop worry-free as we are a New Zealand-owned business located in Auckland. Enjoy combined shipping and benefit from having this incredible product in stock right here in NZ, eliminating unexpected import charges and customs duties.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 250 x 350 mm
Pages: 160
Bind: hardback
Author: Eleanor Clayton Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 22-06-2018

This mid-career retrospective volume focuses on Viviane Sassen’s fine art photography, revealing a surrealist undercurrent in her work. Sassen recognizes Surrealism as one of her earliest artistic influences, seen in the uncanny shadows, fragmented bodies, and otherworldly landscapes she captures in her work. In addition to images from the acclaimed series “Umbra,” this volume draws from the series “Flamboya,” in which she returned to Kenya, “Parasomnia,” a dreamlike exploration of sleep, the “Roxane” series, a mutual portrait created with her muse, Roxane Danset, “Of Lotus and Mud,” a study of procreation and fecundity, and “Pikin Slee,” a journey to a remote village in Suriname. This book features a contextualizing essay and an insightful interview with the artist. Throughout, Sassen emerges as a poetic photographer obsessed with light and shadow and a brilliant technician, who is a master of both vibrant colour and muted hues. Selected by Sassen herself from across the last ten years, the images draw on the surrealist strategies of collage and unexpected juxtapositions to give a survey of her practice.

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