Description
Book Synopsis: "This is a book about attention and memory. I am a sculptor, so it is also a book about size, dirt, artifice, work, and eye. The text is a set of stories and interruptions that pile up to make a play of overlapping loops. My organizing principle is the image of the round-trip, so one may open the book and step into it at any point. Most of [the] photographs are of a single sculpture. It is a self-portrait, a particular kind of round-trip, and it is small: one-half life-size. Called Pupil, it is jointed and movable and I pose it. I think of it as an instrument." So writes the sculptor Elizabeth King in the foreword of her book, Attention's Loop.
Both book and sculpture grow out of King's interest in finding ways to articulate how the mind experiences time. A philosophical essay in image and text, this artist's book challenges the expectation that an image will only illustrate the writing that surrounds it. The recognizably figurative sculpture that serves as the focus of the book is both subject and speaker. Attention's Loop simultaneously addresses and enacts the complexity of representation, and of consciousness itself.
Attention's Loop won a design award in the American Institute of Graphic Arts “50 Books/50 Covers 1999” competition, and a Merit Award for Design in the 1999 New York Book Show.
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Seeking a thought-provoking and visually stunning book? Look no further than Attention's Loop. Sculptor Elizabeth King takes readers on an unforgettable journey through attention and memory. As a master of her craft, King intertwines size, dirt, artifice, work, and eye into a tapestry of stories and interruptions, creating an exquisite play of overlapping loops. With its round-trip concept, this book allows you to delve into its pages from any point, inviting you to explore its depths at your own pace.
But Attention's Loop is not just a book - it's an immersive experience. Featuring mesmerizing photographs of King's self-portrait sculpture, Pupil, this book becomes a window into the artist's mind. Pupil, one-half life-size, is jointed and movable, serving as both subject and speaker throughout the captivating narrative. With every turn of the page, you'll find yourself caught up in the complexity of representation and the essence of consciousness itself.
Attention's Loop is not your ordinary artist's book. It defies expectations by challenging the traditional notion that images exist solely to illustrate text. Instead, King seamlessly integrates image and text, creating a harmonious blend that transcends the boundaries of both mediums. This philosophical essay will engage your mind and soul, leaving you with a deeper understanding of how time shapes our perceptions.
Don't miss out on the award-winning masterpiece that is Attention's Loop. Winner of the design accolade in the prestigious American Institute of Graphic Arts "50 Books/50 Covers 1999" competition, and the Merit Award for Design in the 1999 New York Book Show, this book is a testament to Elizabeth King's artistic genius. Experience the magic for yourself, and embark on a journey that will forever transform your perspective.
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