Paula Rego

McEWEN, John

Random House Value Publishing

Escape

History

Military

Vantage Press

The monumentality and psychological drama of Paula Rego's paintings have established her as one of the most important figurative painters of her generation. Her first retrospective exhibition in London in 1988 brought together a range of her dramatically simplified paintings of the ambiguous relations of men, women and children. This study was first published in 1992, but since then Rego has produced new work, including the "Peter Pan" etchings, the "Dog Woman" series and "The Ostriches", which are illustrated and discussed. Bringing together paintings, prints and drawings alongside documentary photographs, this book features a revised chronology, and list of exhibitions.

Biographies & Memoirs

Phaidon Press

Paula Rego: Behind the Scenes provides the only comprehensive review of Paula Rego's recent work and offers an exclusive tour of her artistic methods, from her earliest ideas and sketches of regular sitters to the creation of the many wild and wonderful maquettes and models that populate her works, through to the final pieces themselves. Illustrated with a previously unseen personal photographs, preparatory sketches, studio shots and images of works in progress, this book provides an overview of her recent work and sheds new light on some of her best-known pieces.

Arts & Photography

Individual Artists

Paula Rego: Behind the Scenes offers the reader a unique opportunity to observe the studio life and working practice of one of the most important figurative artists working today. In 1994 Paula Rego moved to her own studio in Camden, North London. The space and freedom that this move allowed her had a dramatic effect on the way she works, changing her preparations, models, method, and technique. This new title features many never-before-seen personal photographs of Rego at work, and sheds new light on some of her best-known pieces.

Paula Rego: Behind the Scenes

Howard Hodgkin: Forty Paintings 1973-84

Sylvester, D.

George Braziller

Glenkiln is the name of the late Sir William Keswick's estate in a wild and remote corner of Southwestern Scotland. It was there that Keswick realised his life-long vision of sculpture in landscape, creating the world's first collection of sculpture in a natural setting. This book looks at the sculptures of Glenkiln, with pieces by Moore, Epstein and Rodin. The photographs were taken over a period of ten years, taken in all weathers and at a variety of angles in an attempt to place the artwork in its natural setting.

Glenkiln

Canongate Books Ltd.

Who Owns Scotland?: A Study in Land Ownership

Polygon Bks.

Swoop Sing Perch Paddle brings together 132 screenprints by renowned wildlife artist Carry Akroyd, celebrating British birds in all their colour and charm. Originally created for The Oldie's Bird of the Month column, Carry's vibrant prints transport us through the seasons and across the country, from coast to coast and through forests, fields, back gardens and town centres. As a self-described 'bird-noticer', Carry's work reveals her keen observation of birds and their behaviour and her lifelong love of the landscapes they frequent. From a party of gregarious, seed-eating siskins to the poised peregrine perched high on a cathedral, each of her artworks is packed with personality. Carry's joyful prints are accompanied by succinct, entertaining texts from John McEwen, her long-time Bird of the Month collaborator and co-author of A Sparrow's Life's as Sweet as Ours, and their beautiful new collection is a delight for birdwatchers and art lovers alike.

Swoop Sing Perch Paddle: Birds by Carry Akroyd

Akroyd, Carry

Bloomsbury Wildlife

A compilation of 60 beautiful screenprints by renowned wildlife artist Carry Akroyd from The Oldie magazine's "Birds of the Month" column.
In this sumptuous new art book, renowned wildlife artist Carry Akroyd presents a sequence of screenprints of birds full of variety and color that illustrate British birds in all four seasons of the year. These beautiful prints give full rein to Carry's knowledge of wildflowers, trees, and the modern landscape of Britain, including its wind turbines and passing aeroplanes. And what shines out of Carry's dynamic designs is her deft capturing of each bird's characteristics set beautifully in relation to its habitat.
John McEwen's accompanying text is written with elegance and concision, and his columns have been updated where required to keep abreast of the latest research and reports. John's light, eclectic approach connects snippets of ornithology, history, etymology, and cookery, all expressed with wit and knowledge. His writing is spiced with poetry--from Chaucer to the present--as well as facts and stories, while personal and other anecdotes are also included to inform and, above all, entertain the reader.

A Sparrow's Life's as Sweet as Ours: In Praise of Birds and Seasons

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