PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Drawing inspiration from Itō Jakuchū’s Colorful Realm of Living Beings (Dōshoku sai-e), Wiley transforms his visual lexicon while maintaining his naturalist style in depicting figures. The untouched landscapes and unadorned backgrounds accentuate the details of Wiley’s figures, allowing them to stand out and command attention. As the artist himself states, “So much of my work is about appearance and showing up and being visible. This dance between exploring the vastness of space within the minimality of this technique I found to be an interesting juxtaposition.”

This catalogue showcases the nine monumental paintings from the exhibition in exquisite detail, accompanied by installation images and reference materials. It includes essays by leading scholars: Allison Glenn, a New York-based curator and writer; Hollis Goodall, curator of Japanese art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); and Yukio Lippit, professor of the history of art and architecture at Harvard University. These contributors engage deeply with Kehinde Wiley’s artistic oeuvre, examining the significant Japanese influences that permeate this body of work. Their insightful analyses forge new connections and interpretations, enriching our understanding of Wiley’s art and its cultural context.

BOOK INFORMATION

Trim Size: 9 x 12.5

Number of Pages: 96

Binding Method: Tip-on cover with custom sculpted die

Paper: Magno Volume

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CREDIT INFORMATION

Creative Director: Tracey Shiffman

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Book Designer: Tracey Shiffman and James Ihira

Jacket/Cover Designer: James Ihira

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Production Coordinator: Stephanie Emerson

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Other Credits: Scanning and Separations: Echelon Color

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