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Book Synopsis: Tara Donovan's sculptures and installations are mind-bending experiences: she transforms common everyday materials like straws and index cards turning them into elaborate, room-size sculptures that are as surreal as they are beautiful.
MacArthur "genius" grant recipient Tara Donovan's otherworldly sculptures have transfixed audiences for over a decade. Taking mundane materials and through clever craftsmanship, ingenuity, and repeated manipulation, the artist builds large-scale works made of rubber bands, plastic tubing, and paper plates into objects that evoke the natural world or other organic material.
This volume--which accompanies a major exhibition at MCA Denver--features an expansive selection of her most significant works to date, including sculpture, drawings, works on paper, and site-responsive installations. This exhibition will be the first time that Donovan's wall-based and freestanding objects will be installed together, in order to understand fully how the artist conceptualizes her complex work.
Curator Nora Burnett Abrams, along with two other leading scholars of contemporary art Jenni Sorkin and Guiliana Bruno, consider critical issues around her work: ideas related to labor, scale, process and formalism, among other key themes. The book looks at several major bodies of work realized in different formats and different settings, affording the reader a glimpse into the important themes and visual languages the artist continuously explores.
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Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tara Donovan's mesmerizing sculptures and installations. With her unique ability to transform ordinary materials into extraordinary works of art, she has captured the attention and admiration of audiences around the world. From rubber bands to plastic tubing, Donovan's creations are as surreal as they are beautiful, blurring the lines between the natural world and the manmade. Now you can experience the magic for yourself with Tara Donovan: Fieldwork Book.
Delve into the mind of this MacArthur "genius" grant recipient as you explore an expansive selection of her most significant works. This book, accompanying a major exhibition at MCA Denver, showcases Donovan's skillful craftsmanship and ingenuity. Through sculpture, drawings, works on paper, and site-responsive installations, you'll be transported into her world of intricate detail and captivating visual languages.
For the first time, Donovan's wall-based and freestanding objects will be presented together, offering a deeper understanding of her artistic vision. With insights from esteemed curator Nora Burnett Abrams and leading scholars Jenni Sorkin and Guiliana Bruno, the book examines critical themes like labor, scale, process, and formalism. It's a rare opportunity to gain unparalleled insight into the mind of a truly groundbreaking artist.
Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Tara Donovan. Order Tara Donovan: Fieldwork Book now and discover the awe-inspiring artistry that has captivated audiences for over a decade. Experience the genius and brilliance of Tara Donovan's creations firsthand.
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