Presenting more than 110 serigraphs accompanied by intriguing, pun-filled captions, this new, revised edition of Beguiled by the Wild pays homage to one of America\'s most beloved artists.
The original text by Roger Caras and Charley Harper is joined by a new commentary from the artist\'s son, Brett Harper..
This edition of Beguiled by the Wild comprises all of Harper\'s serigraphs produced from 1968 to 2007.
Harper\'s approach to depicting the natural world is both sophisticated and fun.
I reduce the subject to the simplest possible visual terms without losing identity, thereby enhancing identity. . . .
Instead of trying to put everything in when I paint, I try to leave everything out. . . .
He called his style of painting minimal realism.
Charley Harper (1922 2007), with his masterly use of simple geometric shapes, patterns, and vivid colors, distilled the essence of each bird, bug, otter, raccoon, or elephant he painted to its most important details.
Presenting more than 110 serigraphs accompanied by intriguing, pun-filled captions, this new, revised edition of Beguiled by the Wild pays homage to one of America\'s most beloved artists
