Terence Coventry Hands on
“Terence Coventry Hands on” by Tom Flynn is a detailed exploration of the life and work of the artist Terence Coventry, published by Gallery Pangolin in 2012. This 120-page book provides an in-depth account of Coventry’s journey over the past twenty-five years, highlighting his evolution from a talented art student to a successful pig farmer, and ultimately to the rediscovery of his artistic identity in the mid-eighties. The narrative is enriched by Tom Flynn’s perceptive introduction, which offers insights into Coventry’s working practice and the influence of the Cornish landscape on his artistic development.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of Coventry’s mature sculptural language and the factors that shaped it. The book delves into the intensely private nature of the artist, presenting a thoughtful reflection on his creative process and the interplay between his life experiences and artistic expression. With a focus on sculpture and its historical context, this edition serves as both an informative resource and a visual documentation of Coventry’s work, appealing to those interested in contemporary art and the dynamics of artistic identity.
Official synopsis Publisher
“Specially published to accompany our exhibition, this book is an in-depth account of an intensely private artist’s life and work. The book traces his journey over the past twenty-five years from talented art student to successful pig farmer, to the rediscovery of his artistic identity in the mid-eighties and the evolution of his mature, confident and independent sculptural language. Tom Flynn’s perceptive introduction provides a fascinating insight into Coventry’s working practice and the way in which the Cornish landscape and its natural inhabitants have influenced his creative development. Tom Flynn is a writer, journalist and art historian with interests in sculpture, its history, the art market, the history of museums and current debates in cultural property. He is the author of a number of books on sculpture and contemporary art as well as numerous exhibition catalogues. In 2009 he founded The Sculpture Agency, dedicated to promoting a clearer understanding of issues and practices in contemporary sculpture.”–Publisher’s description.
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