Lateral Inversions : The Prints of Barry Cleavin

Discover the captivating world of Barry Cleavin with 'Lateral Inversions: The Prints of Barry Cleavin.' This essential hardback book features an extensive collection of over 120 color plates, showcasing Cleavin's unique approach to printmaking and his lasting impact on the New Zealand arts scene. The publication offers a thorough exploration of Cleavin's works from 1966 to 2012, providing a comprehensive analysis of his thematic groupings and artistic evolution over five decades. Readers will appreciate the blend of humor and social commentary characteristic of Cleavin's art, inviting them to delve into the layers of meaning within his prints. Perfect for art lovers, collectors, and students of contemporary printmaking, 'Lateral Inversions' not only highlights Cleavin's individual style but also contextualizes his work against the sociocultural backdrop of New Zealand. This exquisite volume serves as a major survey of his prints and drawings, making it a vital addition to any art collection. Explore new perspectives and appreciate the intricate artistry of Barry Cleavin as you turn each page of this remarkable book.

Author: Melinda Johnston Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 18-11-2013

Barry Cleavin has played a significant role within the New Zealand arts scene since the 1960s. In his prints he maintains a consistently individual approach, with a style that is immediately recognisable yet ranges from lightly humorous parody through to caustic social comment. In Cleavin's world nothing is what it seems: Lateral Inversions invites viewers to explore other ways of seeing and understanding, prompting a wider consideration of our fragile and often absurd existence.
Lavishly illustrated with over 120 colour plates, Lateral Inversions draws from Cleavin's vast output to present a major representative survey of his prints and drawings from 1966 through until 2012. Over more than five decades Cleavin has developed thematic groupings, created visual echoes and provided contemporary twists on age-old traditions. Selected works are presented within the context of Cleavin's wider oeuvre, but they are also placed within their social and historical background, demonstrating the range of Cleavin's talent and providing significant new insights into his work and thematic concerns.