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Book Synopsis: Artist and filmmaker Bruce Conner’s (1933–2008) mobility was severely limited for the last five years of his life, when he rarely left the San Francisco home he shared with his wife, Jean. To aid in his physical navigation of its spaces, he worked with assistants to install a succession of solid brass handles in each and every room--surrounding the stove, down the boat-like stairwell, inside the recesses of the bedroom closet. At last count, the handles, a labyrinth of critical support, numbered 163.
Still in situ after his death in 2008, the handles are arguably Conner’s last great work--at once physical and metaphysical, fragmentary and elusive, elegant and anonymous. Together, they draft the ghost architecture of Conner’s final years, transforming the pedestrian into something altogether different.
Will Brown is a collaborative project founded by Lindsey White, Jordan Stein and David Kasprzak. Formerly based in a San Francisco storefront, Will Brown’s main objective is to manipulate the structures of exhibition-making as a critical practice. Will Brown recently mounted a solo exhibition at the Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive.
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Introducing Bruce Conner Brass Handles: A Project by Will Brown Book! This extraordinary book delves into the life and art of renowned artist and filmmaker Bruce Conner. Throughout the last five years of his life, Conner found himself confined to his home, but that did not stop him from creating his last great masterpiece.
In collaboration with his assistants, Conner meticulously installed solid brass handles throughout his home, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. These handles not only aided him in his daily navigation but also served as a testament to his creative genius. With a staggering total of 163 handles scattered throughout his residence, they become a labyrinth of critical support.
Even after Conner's passing, these handles continue to stand as a physical representation of his vision. They embody the intersection of the physical and the metaphysical, inviting viewers to explore the fragmentary and elusive nature of the artist's final years. With their elegant and anonymous design, the handles convey the ghost architecture that shaped Conner's world.
Will Brown, the collaborative project founded by Lindsey White, Jordan Stein, and David Kasprzak, has meticulously captured the essence of Conner's work in this remarkable book. Emphasizing the manipulation of exhibition-making as a critical practice, Will Brown's expertise shines through in every page.
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to own a piece of art history. Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Bruce Conner and discover the profound impact of his brass handle installations. Order your copy of Bruce Conner Brass Handles: A Project by Will Brown Book today and experience the transformative power of art.
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