First published 2021
This comprehensive study examines the sculptural practice of German artist Christiane Blattmann, born in 1983. The book opens with detailed documentation of her complex abstract sculptures, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship that defines her artistic output. Readers gain access to her creative environment through studio photography that captures her working methods and artistic development. The volume includes critical essays that analyze her sculptural approach and aesthetic philosophy. Previously unpublished fictional works by Blattmann herself provide insight into her creative imagination beyond the visual realm. Exhibition photographs demonstrate how her three-dimensional works interact with gallery spaces and viewers. This inaugural monograph establishes Blattmann's position within contemporary German sculpture while offering both scholarly analysis and personal creative writing that illuminates her artistic vision.
Genres: biography, art, contemporary, art-history, german-literature
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: artistic-vision, creative-expression
Setting: Germany
Period: 21st-century
152 pages · Paperback · Mousse Publishing