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Book Synopsis: Carol Bove: Ten Hours presents new work by “sculpture's woman of steel,” as coined by Randy Kennedy in The New York Times. Her new sculptures expand on her investigations of materiality and form.
Characterized by compositions of various types of steel, Bove’s ongoing series of “collage sculptures,” begun in 2016, amalgamates theoretical and art-historical influences across time periods and disciplines. To create these lyrical and abstract assemblages, Bove pairs fabricated tubing that has been crushed and shaped at her studio with found metal scraps and a single highly polished disk. Luminous color is applied to parts of the composition, transforming the steel—more commonly associated with inflexibility and heft—into something that appears malleable and lightweight, like clay, fabric, or crinkled paper.
Bove’s new works are smaller in scale and elaborate on the “collage sculptures,” with more complex forms that twist, fold, and bend into postures that belie their material construction. Bove manipulates steel to varying degrees, rendering gentle folds in some, and extreme, almost anthropomorphic contortions in others. Their contrasting textures—matte, glossy, or rough—create a further sense of visual play, heightening the surface tension throughout.
The publication features a new interview with the artist by Johanna Burton. Published on the occasion of the artist’s solo exhibition at David Zwirner, Hong Kong in 2019, Carol Bove is available in both English only and bilingual English/traditional Chinese editions.
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Experience the captivating world of Carol Bove: Ten Hours, the latest book showcasing the mesmerizing work of “sculpture's woman of steel.” Renowned for her groundbreaking approach to art, Bove continues to push the boundaries of materiality and form, creating sculptures that are as thought-provoking as they are visually stunning.
Delve into Bove's ongoing series of "collage sculptures," where her extraordinary talent for amalgamating various types of steel and found metal scraps takes center stage. Each composition is a harmonious marriage of theoretical and art-historical influences from different time periods and disciplines, resulting in an unparalleled visual feast that will captivate and intrigue art enthusiasts and novice alike.
What sets Bove's work apart is her masterful application of color. By defying the conventional perception of steel as inflexible and heavy, she transforms this rigid material into something ethereal and lightweight. The addition of luminous color creates an illusion of malleability, resembling clay, fabric, or crinkled paper. The result is an awe-inspiring collection of sculptures that challenge notions of traditional art materials and open up a whole new realm of artistic possibilities.
In her latest creations, Bove takes her exceptional talent to new heights. With a smaller scale and more complex forms, these sculptures twist, fold, and bend in ways that defy their material construction. From gentle folds that evoke a sense of tranquility to extreme, almost anthropomorphic contortions that provoke emotional response, these sculptures are a sheer testament to Bove's artistic genius.
The juxtaposition of contrasting textures, whether matte, glossy, or rough, further enhances the visual impact of these sculptures. The surface tension becomes palpable, as each texture plays off the other, creating a truly mesmerizing visual symphony.
Immerse yourself in the world of Carol Bove with this beautifully published book, which also features an exclusive interview with the artist by Johanna Burton. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of contemporary art history. Grab your copy of Carol Bove: Ten Hours now!
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