Chris Ofili
Subtitle: weaving magic
By: [text by Minna Moore Ede]
Contributors: Moore Ede, Minna A.; Victoria Miro Gallery; National Gallery (Great Britain)
Publisher: Victoria Miro Gallery in association with the National Gallery
Published: 2017
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780993442063
Subjects: Exhibitions; Tapestry; History
Other titles: Weaving magic
Description: Two and a half years in the making, 'The Caged Bird's Song' is a monumental tapestry by the celebrated British artist, Chris Ofili. Accompanying 'Chris Ofili: Weaving Magic', the artist's ambitious presentation of the tapestry within a specially conceived environment in the Sunley Room at the National Gallery, this publication tells the story of the work?s evolution and documents the close collaboration between Ofili and master weavers who have interpreted his designs with astonishing nuance. A suite of previously unseen preparatory watercolours and works on paper and a revealing essay by the exhibition's curator, Minna Moore Ede, further illuminate this extraordinary project by one of the most acclaimed artists working today.
Notes: Published to accompany an exhibition held at the National Gallery, London, 26 Apr. - 28 Aug. 2017.