Alan Shields Protracted Simplicity (1944-2005)
Alan Shields Protracted Simplicity (1944-2005) by Kathy Halbreich is a monograph published by the Aspen Art Museum in 2016, featuring 269 pages in English. This book presents a comprehensive survey of Alan Shields’ artistic practice, which includes printmaking, painting, sculpture, and installation. It highlights how Shields navigated various mediums with a focus on material and color, aiming to create art that engages with the movement of the human body.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Shields’ layered artworks, accompanied by essays and interviews that delve into his philosophy of art and life. The publication illustrates his belief in the interconnectedness of these realms, showcasing a multifaceted practice that blends sculptural, painterly, and theatrical elements. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in American art and individual artists, providing insights into Shields’ unique contributions to the art world.
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This monograph, published on the occasion of the Aspen Art Museum exhibition of Alan Shields (1944-2005) in summer 2016, showcases a comprehensive survey of the artist’s expansive practice, which encompassed printmaking, painting, sculpture and installation. Moving easily between these different mediums, Shields, with his deep consideration of material and color, was interested in opening up a broader context of art, creating objects that could be experienced in relation to the movement of the human body.
The artworks, essays and interviews in this publication not only examine Shields’ layered pieces, but also illustrate his belief in a direct connection between art and life, revealing a multifaceted practice that merges the sculptural, the painterly and the theatrical.
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