The vanity of certain flowers, part two / Peter De Potter

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Potter, Peter, photographer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

De Potter, Peter.

Photography, Artistic.

Photography of the nude.

Young men in art.

Art, Dutch.

Local Subjects:

De Potter, Peter.

Physical Description:

1 volume (approximately 156 unnumbered pages) : illustrations, portraits ; 33 cm

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : MENDO, 2021

Summary:

The Vanity of Certain Flowers Part Two is the fourth monograph book by Belgian artist Peter De Potter and the conceptual follow-up to his The Vanity of Certain Flowers book from 2016. Again the theme of this book is the act of retreat as an invigorating force and method for self-improvement. In an elaborate, feed-like series of images, De Potter explores the idea of retreat in his now signature, instantly recognisable way, constructing images through resolutely blending his own photography and video work with his poetry, language, artworks, appropriations and graphic design. Staged in suburban strips of nature or homely, everyday spaces, the images here often have a contemplative, ceremonial quality, hinting at devotional practice. Ascesis and abandon, mystery and frisson, tension and elation: they all co-exist in this visualisation of a mind - and body - in retreat. In that light, The Vanity of Certain Flowers Part Two is a fully-rounded story in itself, with the images functioning as a series of instructions, warnings, allegories, visions and daydreams.

The Vanity of Certain Flowers Part Two is the fourth monograph book by Belgian artist Peter De Potter and the conceptual follow-up to his The Vanity of Certain Flowers book from 2016. Again the theme of this book is the act of retreat as an invigorating force and method for self-improvement.00In an elaborate, feed-like series of images, De Potter explores the idea of retreat in his now signature, instantly recognisable way, constructing images through resolutely blending his own photography and video work with his poetry, language, artworks, appropriations and graphic design.00Staged in suburban strips of nature or homely, everyday spaces, the images here often have a contemplative, ceremonial quality, hinting at devotional practice. Ascesis and abandon, mystery and frisson, tension and elation: they all co-exist in this visualisation of a mind ? and body ? in retreat. In that light, The Vanity of Certain Flowers Part Two is a fully-rounded story in itself, with the images functioning as a series of instructions, warnings, allegories, visions and daydreams.

ISBN:

9789090348247

9090348247

OCLC:

1317683667