Description
Burko's scientifically informed abstractions extend the Romantic sublime to the era of climate catastrophe
Painter, photographer and climate activist Diane Burko (born 1945) has long been a prominent advocate for art's role in addressing climate change. While continuing to engage the traditions of landscape painting, her increasingly abstract and large-scale images are layered with visual and scientific information about the urgent challenges posed to the planet. This volume presents Burko's large-scale paintings and serial groupings, including her never-before-exhibited, 56-foot-long World Map series, which addresses glacier and coral reef changes across the globe. Also featured are Burko's videos and Lenticulars, which employ melting and flowing imagery to express the concept of climate change over time. The book features more than 120 color illustrations; a new statement by the artist on the evolving nature of her studio practice; essays by each of the curators, distinguished art historians Mary D. Garrard and Norma Broude; and an essay by the environmental author and activist Bill McKibben.
Author: Diane Burko
Publisher: American University Museum
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 116
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 8.90h x 11.70w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781734778830
ISBN10: 1734778830
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Individual Artists | Monographs