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Book Synopsis: Dieter Roth's unique and eclectic Tischmatten ("Table Mats") incorporate drawings, paintings, photographs, and ephemeral materials. Roth placed these gray cardboard mats on tables in his apartment, studios, and houses, collecting what he referred to as the "traces of my domestic activities." Along with spontaneous doodles and drips and stains from the kitchen, Roth affixed leftover food, notes, and photos to the mats, creating still lifes that he would supplement with painting and collage and that had an emphasis on symmetry and mirror images. Dieter Roth, Björn Roth: Work Tables and Tischmatten offers a new interpretation of these significant yet often misunderstood works, which Roth himself considered to have influenced the development of his painting in the late 1980s. The book includes the artist's writings about the Tischmatten, and an insightful essay by Andrea Büttner resituates them within the greater body of the artist's output.
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Discover the fascinating world of Dieter Roth's innovative and boundary-pushing artwork with Dieter Roth, Björn Roth: Work Tables and Tischmatten. This captivating book delves into the unique and eclectic Tischmatten ("Table Mats") that Roth created, incorporating drawings, paintings, photographs, and ephemeral materials.
Roth's approach was truly remarkable - he placed these gray cardboard mats on tables, capturing the "traces of my domestic activities" as he referred to them. Spontaneous doodles, drips, and kitchen stains intertwined with leftover food, notes, and photos to create mesmerizing still lifes. Roth's emphasis on symmetry and mirror images added another layer of depth to his artwork.
Dieter Roth, Björn Roth: Work Tables and Tischmatten offers an entirely new interpretation of these significant yet often misunderstood works. Roth himself believed that these creations influenced the development of his painting in the late 1980s. Dive into the artist's writings about the Tischmatten, gaining a profound understanding of his creative process. Additionally, enjoy an insightful essay by Andrea Büttner, placing these works within the broader context of Roth's extraordinary body of work.
Take this extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in Dieter Roth's world. Experience the powerful impact of his Tischmatten and gain a deeper appreciation for his artistic journey. Order Dieter Roth, Björn Roth: Work Tables and Tischmatten now and unlock the secrets behind these captivating masterpieces.
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