Description
Immerse yourself in the mind of Willem Boshoff, the “druid” of South African contemporary art. Published to accompany his major 2007 retrospective at the Standard Bank Gallery, Word Forms and Language Shapes offers a critical survey of the artist’s career from 1975 to 2007.
Boshoff is renowned for his encyclopedic obsession with words and his ability to transform text into texture. This book covers his evolution from the early concrete poetry of Kykafrikaans (seen on the cover) to his monumental installation works like The Blind Alphabet and Garden of Words.
Profusely illustrated and featuring insightful essays, this volume is an essential reference for collectors of South African art, students of conceptualism, and lovers of visual literature. It captures the wit, pacifism, and deep philosophical inquiries of an artist who challenges us to look closer and read deeper. Signed by the artist, and in excellent condition.
