Joan Mitchell

Sarah Roberts; Katy Siegel; Paul Auster
 9780300247275
0-300-24727-3

This gorgeous book unfolds the story of Joan Mitchell (19251992), an artistic master of the highest order, who was fearless in her experimentation and created works of beauty, strength, and emotional intensity..

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Lavish illustrations cover the full arc of Mitchells artistic practice, from her exceptional New York paintings in the early 1950s to the majestic multi-panel compositions she made in France later in her career, and include signature works as well as rarely seen paintings, works on paper, artist sketchbooks, and archival photographs. Featuring curatorial texts, in-depth essays, and literary responses, the book is organized in ten chronological chapters, centering on moments when Mitchells concerns emerge in closely related suites of canvases that explore her inner landscapeexperience, sensation, memory, and place. Presenting groundbreaking research and bringing together a variety of perspectives on Mitchells art, life, and connections to poetry and music, this unprecedented volume will be an essential reference for Mitchells admirers and those just discovering her work.