Jasper Johns Drawings 1982-2021
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Surveying four decades of work from one of the most important artists of mid-to-late 20th century Jasper Johns (born 1930) has spent 70 years developing a distinctive lexicon of symbols and images gathered from art history, popular culture and personal experience. With a newly commissioned text by Hilton Als, Drawings 1982-2021 presents 25 works in a variety of media over the last 40 years that demonstrate the mastery of technique and material, and the continuous preoccupation with questions of his own past, that are foundational to the evolution of Johns' rich and enigmatic oeuvre. Revisiting some of his most iconic motifs--the American flag and crosshatch, flagstone and harlequin patterns--he moves back and forth through other familiar imagery and references to artists such as de Kooning, da Vinci, Picasso and Rodin, reconfiguring and recombining them while steadily incorporating new subjects, including a grieving soldier, skeletons and the cosmos.
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THE THESIS
This book surveys four decades of drawings by Jasper Johns, exploring his evolving visual language and thematic preoccupations. The publication presents 25 works created between 1982 and 2021, showcasing Johns' technical mastery across various media. It delves into his continuous engagement with iconic motifs like the American flag and crosshatch patterns, alongside new subjects such as grieving soldiers and celestial imagery. The text includes a new essay by Hilton Als, providing critical context for Johns' enigmatic oeuvre.
THE SCOPE MAP
- A survey of 25 drawings by Jasper Johns from 1982-2021.
- Exploration of Johns' signature motifs: American flag, crosshatch, flagstone, and harlequin patterns.
- Inclusion of new subjects: grieving soldier, skeletons, and the cosmos.
- References to and reconfigurations of works by artists such as de Kooning, da Vinci, Picasso, and Rodin.
- Demonstrations of Johns' mastery of technique and material across diverse media.
- A newly commissioned text by Hilton Als.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This monograph is likely to be received as a significant contribution to the study of Jasper Johns' work, particularly his drawing practice. The inclusion of a new text by Hilton Als suggests a scholarly approach, aiming to provide fresh insights into the artist's development and thematic concerns. The focus on a specific period (1982-2021) allows for a deep dive into the evolution of his iconic imagery and the incorporation of new subjects, appealing to both established Johns scholars and new admirers of his enigmatic oeuvre.
Page Count:
68
Publication Date:
2024-01-01
Publisher:
Matthew Marks Gallery
ISBN-10:
1944929339
ISBN-13:
9781944929336
Non-Fiction
Art
Monographs
Drawing
Modern Art
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