Discover the incredible journey of Llew Summers in 'Llew Summers: Body and Soul.' This enthralling hardback book, measuring 220 x 250 mm and comprising 200 pages, dives deep into the artistic life of one of New Zealand's most celebrated sculptors. Penned by esteemed author John Newton, the book explores Summers' evolution from a self-taught artist to a prominent figure in the New Zealand art scene, offering insights into his passionate relationships, family life, and the bold themes that shaped his work. Readers will be captivated by Summers' daring and provocative sculptures, embodying nature, nurture, and sensuality through his iconic idealized female forms. The book vividly chronicles his progression in mediums, from monumental concrete structures to intricate carvings in wood and marble, showcasing his growing dynamism and thematic depth. Following a transformative European trip in the early 2000s, religious imagery became profound in Summers’ art, leading to spiritually rich creations featuring Christ and angelic figures. Illustrated beautifully with over 200 photographs, including exclusive images of Summers' remarkable sculptures, 'Llew Summers: Body and Soul' stands as a testament to the vibrancy of public art in New Zealand. Perfect for art lovers and collectors, this exquisite volume must be in your collection!

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 220 x 250 mm
Pages: 200
Bind: hardback
Author: John Newton Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication Date: 21-08-2020

Llew Summers (1947–2019) was a rarity in the art world – a figurative artist in a scene dominated by abstract practices. ‘Llew Summers: Body and Soul’ depicts the work and life of one of New Zealand’s most recognisable sculptors, a man of great warmth and astonishing vitality, whose works are daring, sensual and provocative. John Newton takes us from Summers’ beginnings as a self-taught artist, through his relationships and family life, to his success as a highly visible sculptor with works found in public spaces throughout New Zealand. We follow Summers’ progression as an artist, a true independent, working outside the hierarchies of the art world. His early monumental works in concrete made him a public fixture, with themes of nurture and nature, sexuality and solidity seen in his idealised female forms. As he discovered carving in wood and marble, the work became more subtle and increasingly dynamic. From the early 2000s, following his first trip to Europe, religious imagery entered Summers’ work in ways that extended both his visual and thematic range, and introduced a more overtly spiritual element. His later career features depictions of Christ, angelic winged figures and large, ambitious works in bronze. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including newly commissioned images of Summers’ works, ‘Llew Summers: Body and Soul’is a joyful record of a life in sculpture and a testimony to the value of public art.

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