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Book Synopsis: Trenton Doyle Hancock has created a world of characters through drawings, paintings, and installations and this "field guide" immerses readers in his creative process and inspirations.
Trenton Doyle Hancock has transformed his childhood love of comic books, toys, and superhero culture into his own creation myth. That mythology and the fascinating, multimedia iterations that it has sparked are told in this captivating and revealing book. Accompanied by images of his paintings, drawings, and installations alongside pictures of his own vast toy and pop culture collections as well as pages from his forthcoming graphic novel, the artist traces the birth of the Mounds and Vegans--the plants and mutants that are forever at war--through which he explores good, evil, authority, race, moral relativism, and religion.
Hancock takes readers inside his largest exhibition yet at MASS MoCA--a multi-media work that blends sculpture, painting, and installations to bring the Mounds' world to life. Included in this book are contributions by the exhibition curator Denise Markonish, an art historical essay about Hancock's paintings, and illuminating conversations between Hancock and some of his influences, including Frank Oz. With this book, Hancock merges his personal history with his imagination to create a rich panoply of color, image, and language.
Copublished by MASS MoCA and DelMonico Books
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Trenton Doyle Hancock with "Mind of the Mound: Critical Mass" book. This field guide takes you on a journey through the artist's creative process and inspirations, giving you a glimpse into his extraordinary imagination. Through stunning images of his paintings, drawings, and installations, alongside pictures of his personal toy and pop culture collections, you'll witness the birth of the Mounds and Vegans - a mythical conflict of good and evil, authority and race, moral relativism and religion.
Prepare to be amazed as Hancock blends sculpture, painting, and installations in his largest exhibition yet at MASS MoCA. This multi-media work brings the vibrant world of the Mounds to life, allowing you to step into their realm and explore the depths of their complex existence. With contributions from exhibition curator Denise Markonish and illuminating conversations between Hancock and influential figures like Frank Oz, this book presents a comprehensive and insightful portrait of the artist and his work.
Delve into the rich panoply of color, image, and language that Hancock creates as he merges his personal history with his boundless imagination. The pages of "Mind of the Mound: Critical Mass" offer a visual feast for art lovers and a thought-provoking exploration of Hancock's artistic vision. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to experience the world of Trenton Doyle Hancock. Get your copy now!
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