Shadow Bodies
Tangible surrogates or proxies for bodies remote in time and space, some objects derive their power of attachment, paradoxically, from the work they solicit from us – to fill in, complete, or otherwise engage with absence, partiality, and fictions of the whole.
Vija Celmins
- Books on Vija CelminsAvailable in the University Library Collection
Annette Lemieux
- Books on Annette LemieuxAvailable in the University Library Collection
Yoruba Works
- Yoruba byCall Number: Architecture and Art Q. 732.2 F133yPublication Date: 1982This book looks at the artistry and the significance of masks, staffs and other wood carving in Yoruba culture.
Satires of Power in Yoruba Visual Culture by Call Number: Architecture and Art 709.66 Ol11sPublication Date: 2013This book looks at the power of visual culture of the Yoruba as well as its use for criticism and commentary. The text also looks at the ritualized aspect of satire with these figures and their appropriation.
Willie Cole
- Williecole.comThe artist's website with image galleries of his works and more sculptural bodies similar to the example from the exhibition.
David Svensson
- Books on David SvenssonAvailable in the University Library Collection
- Davidsvensson.netThe artist's website with more examples of work like Black Tear from the exhibition, galleries of exhibited works and bibliographic information about the artist.
Vernon Fisher
- Books on Vernon FisherAvailable in the University Library Collection
Shadow Portraits
- Shades of Our Ancestors: American Profiles and Profilists byCall Number: HathiTrust Digital LibraryPublication Date: 1928
Japanese Works
- More Books on NetsukeAvailable in the University Library Collection
Netsuke: Fantasy and Reality in Japanese Miniature Sculpture by Call Number: Oak Street (request only) 736.68 Ea75nISBN: 0878466223Publication Date: 2001
French Works
- Le style Louis XV byCall Number: Main Stacks 709.44 V58SPublication Date: 1942This book includes images of decoration and ornament in the style of Louis XV.