In Form
Life & Legacies in Bronze
Seiten
2024
Firefly Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-2281-0512-1 (ISBN)
Firefly Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-2281-0512-1 (ISBN)
An illustrated celebration of the work of sculptor Ruth Abernethy, capturing the stories behind twenty works in bronze which celebrate the lives of key figures from society and history.
“Ruth’s work as shown in this book give her unique perspective as an artist, moving from life on a farm through the collaborative craftsmanship of mainstream theatre to navigating the rarified worlds of royalty and celebrity. Her ideas on public art have been forged in the fires of controversy around identity and who deserves honor and recognition.” — Marilyn Norry.
In Form includes the story of 20 sculptures in bronze. Located across Canada, they capture key figures from history, science, art, sports, the labour movement, medicine, royalty, human rights, World War II, business and politics.
For Ruth Abernethy, the creative process starts with her off-centre observations of human nature. She puts her thoughts “in form” as she plans and engineers public installations and studio works against the backdrop of family and the evolving zeitgeist. For this, her second book, Ruth takes you on a road trip across Canada to visit installations and initiate conversations about the role of sculpture in modern public life. In Form is filled with thought-provoking ideas for study and chat in academia, book clubs, seniors, arts and business groups and for the sheer enjoyment of the stories behind the portraits of: Lester B. Pearson, Canadian prime minister; Margaret Atwood, author; Bob White, labour leader; Isabel Coursier, ski jump champion; Liu Xiaobo, human rights activist; Sir William Stephenson, spy master; Michael Holcombe Wilson, mental health advocate; HRH Queen Elizabeth II; Dr. Michael Smith, Nobel laureate; Daurene Lewis, the first Black mayor in Canada.
“Ruth’s work as shown in this book give her unique perspective as an artist, moving from life on a farm through the collaborative craftsmanship of mainstream theatre to navigating the rarified worlds of royalty and celebrity. Her ideas on public art have been forged in the fires of controversy around identity and who deserves honor and recognition.” — Marilyn Norry.
In Form includes the story of 20 sculptures in bronze. Located across Canada, they capture key figures from history, science, art, sports, the labour movement, medicine, royalty, human rights, World War II, business and politics.
For Ruth Abernethy, the creative process starts with her off-centre observations of human nature. She puts her thoughts “in form” as she plans and engineers public installations and studio works against the backdrop of family and the evolving zeitgeist. For this, her second book, Ruth takes you on a road trip across Canada to visit installations and initiate conversations about the role of sculpture in modern public life. In Form is filled with thought-provoking ideas for study and chat in academia, book clubs, seniors, arts and business groups and for the sheer enjoyment of the stories behind the portraits of: Lester B. Pearson, Canadian prime minister; Margaret Atwood, author; Bob White, labour leader; Isabel Coursier, ski jump champion; Liu Xiaobo, human rights activist; Sir William Stephenson, spy master; Michael Holcombe Wilson, mental health advocate; HRH Queen Elizabeth II; Dr. Michael Smith, Nobel laureate; Daurene Lewis, the first Black mayor in Canada.
Ruth Abernethy’s career in theatre took a significant turn with the portrait of Glenn Gould, which propelled her into an illustrious sculpting career spanning more than 30 years. Her artistic expression extends to studio works, blending textiles and handmade lace seamlessly with stainless steel. Ruth’s impact resonates both nationally and internationally, with her sculptures and installations adorning public spaces in municipalities and regions across the nation. Her sculptures have been juried into exhibitions in Ireland, the United States, Australia and China.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 03.08.2024 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | clr photos |
| Verlagsort | Ontario |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 260 x 260 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik |
| ISBN-10 | 0-2281-0512-9 / 0228105129 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-2281-0512-1 / 9780228105121 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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