Joseph McDonnell
Joseph McDonnell by Joseph McDonnell, published by University of Washington Press in 2004, presents a comprehensive exploration of the artist’s work across various forms of sculpture. This edition spans 251 pages and is written in English. The book details McDonnell’s evolution from a figurative sculptor under the guidance of Ivan Mestrovic to a creator of both stark geometric and more fluid forms, including mobiles and wall reliefs, as well as his recent series known as “Ice Cubes.”
Readers will find an in-depth examination of McDonnell’s artistic vision, characterized by a profound understanding of mass and space that lends an inner logic to his creations. The text is complemented by photographs from renowned photographer David Finn and his granddaughter, Rebecca Binder, showcasing McDonnell’s sculptures from multiple perspectives. The book also features commentary by art critic Donald Kuspit, providing insights into the themes of ancient civilizations and primordial symbols that resonate throughout McDonnell’s work.
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Joseph McDonnell started out as a figurative sculptor studying under renowned Yugoslav sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, but his major works vary from stark geometric forms to others more loosely connected. They range in size from small to monumental and include mobiles, wall reliefs, and, more recently, an exquisite series McDonnell calls “Ice Cubes.” He has a flawless sense of mass and speace that produces an inner logic in the forms he creates. His work in bronze and granite contains overtones of ancient civilizations and their symbolism deals with the primordial objects of life: the sun, the column, the arch. With an in-depth text by the well-known art critic Donald Kuspit and photographs by world-famous photographer of sculpture David Finn and his granddaughter, Rebecca Binder, this book brings McDonnell’s unique vision to life through exquisite detail shots that explore the sculptures from many angles. Donald Kuspit is professor of art history and philosophy at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
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