Correlations

ISBN-13: 9798218294854 / Angielski / Twarda / 2024 / 200 str.

Sam McKinlay

Opis

Credited as one of the pioneers of âharsh noise wallâ; influential artist Sam McKinlay (b. 1974, CA) has been operating under the alias The Rita for over 25 years. Having performed extensively and credited with over 200 releases, the project has grown into a laser focused multidisciplinary venture and is celebrated for pushing the boundaries of âharsh noiseâ. Accompanying The Ritaâs singular and often unpredictable sonic output is an inseparable and distinct visual language. By combining McKinlayâs fine arts education, research, experimentation, and collaboration; the project visually and texturally unites the artistâs interests in minimalist design, noise, ballet, sharks, choreography, and film. âCorrelationsâ presents some of the images and documents McKinlay finds most definitive in his practice. The monograph is designed to provide a cohesive understanding of the artistâs creative trajectory, as well as illuminate The Ritaâs uncanny process that visually, conceptually, and historically âconnectsâ seemingly unrelated subjects. Published by Amaya Productions and curated by Andrea Stillacci; the monograph includes essays by the art historian and Centre Pompidou curator Nicolas Ballet (âShock Factory: The Visual Culture of Industrial Musicâ), associate Professor and harsh noise artist Lexi Turner (Cornell University), and author, writer, producer Kier-La Janisse (âHouse of Psychotic Womenâ). âCorrelationsâ is 9.5â x 12.25â, 200 pages, full color offset, edge painted âballerina pinkâ, hardcover wrap with debossed cover text. Printed by Graphius (Gent, BELG).