Description

Tristan Manco, perhaps the world’s most influential commentator on street art, showcases the work of 38 truly innovative and inspirational artists who use low-cost, low-tech media and often totally original techniques to produce work that defies categorization and pushes the boundaries of art itself. Many of them repurpose utilitarian or scrap materials, from unglamorous items of domestic waste, found wood and even organic detritus such as skin and nails to recycled toys, books, skateboards, firecrackers and lights. Others show creative approaches to traditional or proven media such as paper, stone, concrete and steel. The ingeniously crafted and thought-provoking results range across a broad spectrum, from intimate paper collages to large public sculptures constructed from discarded wood. Anyone fascinated by the extraordinary creativity currently emerging at the raw edge of contemporary art will find this book compelling reading.

Publisher Review

'Intelligent ... dives head first into the discovery of artists working methods ... This book is essential. Not only is it informative, but it's inspirational' - Aesthetica 'Bright and weighty' - Time Out 'Manco plays an effective role as curator and author ... a comprehensive and understandable introduction' - SID Magazine 'The work by the 38 artists featured here demands attention and warrants a closer look' - Creative Review