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Transformation: A Survey of Collage and the Development of Personal Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

edited by Eric Palmerlee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Transformation: A Survey of Collage and the Development of Personal Language<\/em> is an art survey book that spotlights the evolving work of thirteen internationally acclaimed contemporary collage artists, including Andrew Almeter, Allan Bealy, Andrea Burgay, Andr\u00e9s Gamiochipi, Lars Henkel, Danila Ilabaca, Eva Lake, Paul Loughney, Eric Palmerlee, Somsara Reilly, Steven Rudin, Steve Tierney, and Paloma Trecka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transformation<\/em> breaks new ground in the presentation of collage art, uniquely chronicling each artist\u2019s
journey over time. Eschewing the traditional \u201csnapshot\u201d approach, this collection instead provides an
intimate, career-spanning view of artistic evolution\u2014showcasing between 10 and 15 works per artist.
These carefully curated selections trace the development of personal visual languages, inviting readers
to witness the shifts in style, concepts, and technique that define each artist\u2019s creative trajectory.
The book also features insightful details from each artist, delving into their creative approach, where they
find inspiration, how they source materials for their collages, and reflections on the evolution of their work over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vestigial Spirit<\/em> by Paul Loughney
12″x9″x.875″; collage mounted on panel; 2024. Courtesy of the artist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Designed and edited by Aqualamb co-founder Eric Palmerlee, Transformation<\/em> also includes an introduction by featured artist Paul Loughney, setting the stage for the rich visual and narrative journey
that follows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT THE BOOK<\/strong>
Transformation: A Survey of Collage and the Development of Personal Language<\/em>
edited by Eric Palmerlee with introduction by Paul Loughney
112 pages; 8.5″x8.5″; paperback
ISBN 979-8985736557
$25.00 USD
Published by Aqualamb<\/a>, Brooklyn, New York, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase the book from the publisher\u00a0HERE<\/a>; or on Amazon HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

edited by Eric Palmerlee
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