Must Have Books in 2014


Irene Hardwicke Olivieri: Closer to Wildness


David, Tristan and I have been going to San Diego Comic-Con for some time now. I always enjoy trying to find books of art by new-to-me artists. Several years ago, I visited Mark Murphy's booth at the Con (whenever he has a booth there, it is always first on my list) and was introduced to the work of Irene Hardwicke Olivieri. If Mark has a book for sale (whether he publishes it or recommends it, I usually buy it.


Last Fall, David and I went to Santa Monica's Robert Berman Gallery in Bergamot station to see Irene's work. I was enthralled and extremely delighted to have a chance not only to meet and talk with the artist but also to be able to see her work up close. I was very excited to hear that Pomegranate was publishing a hardcover book of her work this year.


A couple of weeks ago, Irene had a contest in her facebook page. I won a copy of Irene Hardwicke Olivieri Closer to Wildness. I've had the book for a couple of days now and I keep picking it up and looking at it. A book like this is very hard to put down. Even when you put it down, the work stays with you.


Surreal. Autobiographical. Poetic. Breathtaking. Stunning.







What books are you really looking forward to this year?

Comments

lynne h said…
thank you, kelly! i didn't know about either of these books - i *will* be getting them!

xoxo
GONNA check these out! I am a book fiend...especially ART Books!
Unknown said…
Fabulous books - I will see if I can get them in the UK

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