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Desire : the collective unconscious

Artist's Book
1989 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This small square, red book has a textured cover reminiscent of a wicker chair seat. The title “Desire” is printed in black ink along with a floral pattern, which is at odds with the graphic images within the piece.

"A densely beautiful maze of memories, faces and words. All the parts that make it up, the snatches of conversation, the stolen shots, an eye, an ear, a mouth, the intense saturated colour, are held in place by a grid of fencing wire. Images and text printed in colour and overlaid throughout. Published by Nexus Press, Atlanta in conjunction with Weproductions on an artist in residency scheme."

From the artists website: www.weproductions.com

Object details

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Object type
TitleDesire : the collective unconscious (published title)
Materials and techniques
Printed book with woven cover
Brief description
Artist's book, 'Desire: the collective unconcious', by Telfer Stokes, Nexus Press in collaboration with Weproductions, Atlanta, 1989
Physical description
Artist's book consisting of different coloured leaves printed on one side with illustrations and words. Cover is red and black weaved lattice-work attached to card.

60 leaves.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15cm
Summary
This small square, red book has a textured cover reminiscent of a wicker chair seat. The title “Desire” is printed in black ink along with a floral pattern, which is at odds with the graphic images within the piece.

"A densely beautiful maze of memories, faces and words. All the parts that make it up, the snatches of conversation, the stolen shots, an eye, an ear, a mouth, the intense saturated colour, are held in place by a grid of fencing wire. Images and text printed in colour and overlaid throughout. Published by Nexus Press, Atlanta in conjunction with Weproductions on an artist in residency scheme."

From the artists website: www.weproductions.com
Other number
X900161 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041990027393

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Record createdFebruary 13, 2014
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