Trying
Subtitle: Emilio López-Menchero
By: [texts, Luk Lambrecht, Hans Theys, Koen van Synghel ; translations, Séverine Janssen ... [et al.]]
Contributors: Lambrecht, Luk; Theys, Hans, 1963-; Synghel, Koen van
Publisher: MER.Paper Kunsthalle
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Gent
Language: eng; fre; dut
Number of pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9789492321527
Other titles: Emilio López-Menchero :
Description: Trying' is a retrospective publication about the oeuvre of Spanish artist Lopez Menchero, focussing on his artistic practice of the past 25 years. Between 2000 and 2002, the work of Belgian born Lopez Menchero was included in solo and group presentations in major Belgian institutions like Middelheim Museum, M HKA, CC Strombeek, D'Hondt-Dhaenens and S.M.A.K. By implication, these and other experiences motivated creating this book, which serves as a printed memory that documents and illustrates a selection of exhibitions, artistic realisations and public performances. Conceptually, the book is based on a statement by which Lopez considers each of his actions a test against reality, an 'attempt'. Within this context the title of each project in the book is consequently preceded by the prefx 'Trying to -'; 'Trying to situate', 'Trying to light up', 'Trying to question'. By trying to infltrate daily context, Lopez Menchero aims to generate new situations, confront with reality and contemplate on the meaning of art. Included in the book are essays and texts by Luk Lambrecht, Hans Theys and Koen Synghel.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Parallel texts in English, French, and Dutch.