Josh Smith
Subtitle: fishes
Contributors: Pontégnie, Anne, interviewer; Simpson, Helen, editor
Publisher: Xavier Hufkens
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Brussels
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9789491245152
Subjects: Exhibitions; American Painting; Catalogs; Modern Art; Fishes in art; Artists' books
Other titles: Fishes :
Description: The catalogue for the first solo exhibition by New York-based artist Josh Smith at Xavier Hufkens, Brussels, the subject of both the book and show is his extensive series of paintings of fish. The paintings, colourfully playful renditions of fish that are likely based on koi, are done in thick layers of paint. Despite their simple appearance, the works carry with them multiple levels of interpretation and meaning. In her conversation with the artist, also published in the book, Anne Pontégnie remarks, ?Fish are the incarnation of life, they have a symbolic value. So the paintings are not actually about fish per se.? 00Exhibition: Xavier Hufkens Galerie, Brussels, Belgium (21.04.-28.05.2016).
Notes: This catalogue was published on the occassion of the first solo exhibition by Josh Smith at Xavier Hufkens, Brussels from 21 April to 28 May 2016.