The damage man has caused to the environment is one of the recurring themes in the work of husband and wife photographers shana and robert parkeharrison. In addition to the traveling exhibition of the architects brother, they recently had solo exhibitions at the nelsonatkins museum of art, kansas city, the slusser art gallery at the. The photos are generally larger than i expected, which was a nice surprise many filled up most of the page. Photogravures by robert and shana parkeharrison, art academy of cincinnati, ohio, october 431, 2012. When you find something you want to view later, put it in pocket. The book of life is one of the finest titles ever released by 21st editions, and has been sold out for years. After the crack photographic exhibitions that have dominated the nelsonatkins schedule, i was hopeful that the pairs restoration might change my negative feelings about their work. May 07, 2012 robert parkeharrison born 1968 is a photographer, best known for his work with wife shana parkeharrison in the area of fine art photography. Poems by morri creech introduction by john wood essay by lance speer edition. In 2000 they publicly acknowledged coauthorship of their images. Robert and shana parkeharrison on artstack art online.
Shana parkeharrison artprize artist an open art contest. Robert parkeharrison kansas city art institute 1994 m. Robert has described his work as stories of loss, human struggle, and personal exploration within landscapes scarred by technology and overuse. Robert and shana parkeharrison collaborate to produce an apolcalyptic vision of our future that contains a wake up call for us all for our own health we must tend to the health of our environment. Robert parkeharrison received a guggenheim fellow in 1999 and robert and shana received the nancy graves fellowship in 2007, among many other awards. The book of life by robert parkeharrison on artnet auctions. The official page of the mixed media collaborative artist team. Nov 10, 2011 robert and shana parkeharrison, the guardian, 2003, photogravure many of robert and shana s later works focus on mans attempt to recreate natural growth. Available for sale from slete gallery, robert and shana parkeharrison, visitation 1998, silver print on resin coated paper, mounted to wood panel, with p.
The photographs of robert and shana parkeharrison have been displayed in 18 solo exhibitions and over 30 group shows worldwide. Robert showed up on the scene in a big way a little over a decade ago, with. Robert and shana parkeharrisons photobook the architects brother is a beautiful enigma. Robert and shana parkeharrison by robert parkeharrison, 9781931885775, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Unfortunately, this book falls short of the brilliance of his last book. Robert and shana parkeharrison, these days of maiuma, 20, inkjet, 17 x 67 feet. The book of life photographs by robert and shana parkeharrison poems by morri creech introduction by john wood essay by lance speer edition. Robert and shana parkeharrison 34 artworks, 677 followers robert parkeharrison born 1968 is a photographer, best known for his work with wife shana parkeharrison in the area of fine art photography. Robert and shana parkeharrison protect me from what i want. This book represents the work of one of the worlds most visionary photographic teams robert and shana parkeharrison as interpreted by 21st editions, one of the worlds most visionary fine press publishers. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Robert and shana parkeharrison, tree sonata, 1999 land and.
Nearly a decade after the publication of the architects brother, robert and shana parkeharrison revisits themes explored in their first book, including. Robert and shana parkeharrison listening to the earth. Mar 12, 2011 robert and shana parkeharrison have developed their collaboration over the past sixteen years. Photographs are of robert and shana parkeharrison courtesy of twin palms publishers. Their work was featured in numerous exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the jack shainman gallery, 20th street. His work is a collaboration with partner and wife, shana. Counterpoint robert parkeharrison, shana parkeharrison on. This photograph, book of life is from a series by robert and shana. He was born in missouri in 1968 and his wife shana was born in oklahoma in 1964. Regretfully i did not purchase the earlier book when it was available. Robert parkeharrison born 1968 is a photographer, best known for his work with wife shana parkeharrison in the area of fine art photography. Robert and shana parkeharrison the guardian at 1stdibs. Robert parkeharrison author of the architects brother.
The book of life and listening to the earth photographs by robert and shana parkeharrison poems by morri creech kafka is dead. Robert and shana parkeharrison listening to the earth 2003. But it only hardened my resolve the parlor trickery of these photos hints at cheap thrills but fails to deliver even. Dec 03, 2008 nearly a decade after the publication of the architect s brother, robert and shana parkeharrison will be releasing their second title which revisits themes explored in the first book including man s destruction and healing of the planet. Mar 01, 2016 arbor day book of life, 2000 burn season 2003 cloud cleaner 1999 earth elegies flying lesson, 2000 kingdom night garden pollination, 1998 reclamation robert and shana parkeharrison are a husband and wife duo who have been making photographs together for almost 20 years. Robert parkeharrison born 1968, fort leonardwood, missouri studied photography at the kansas city art institute and university of new mexico. In an attempt to better understand robert and shana parkeharrison s new book counterpoint, i found myself referring to the architects brother,an earlier published book by robert parkeharrison from twin palms publishers. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Robert and shana parkeharrison are a husband and wife duo who have been making photographs together for almost 20 years. Nearly a decade after the publication of the architect s brother, robert and shana parkeharrison will be releasing their second title which revisits themes explored in the first book including man s destruction and healing of the planet.
Their staged photography involves performance, sculptural props, elaborate. Merwin, published by twin palmstwelve trees press bibliography. The book itself, the freestanding signed print, and custom portfolio case are all in pristine, unused condition. Their second book, counterpoint, was published in 2008 twin palms publishers. Shot in color, the photographs also utilize the parkeharrisons early technique of applying pigment by hand. Robert and shana parkeharrison atelier posts facebook. Mar 11, 20 this photograph, book of life is from a series by robert and shana parkeharrison called architects brother. Architects brother by robert and shana parkeharrison. Robert and shana parkeharrison s photobook the architects brother is a beautiful enigma. Robert et shana parkeharrison art, art photography. John wood, editor, poems by morrie creech, published by 21st, the journal of contemporary photography 2004 listening to the earth, photography by robert parkeharrison john wood, editor, poems by morrie creech, published by 21st, the journal of contemporary photography 20002007.
Robert parkeharrison uses the paper negative and collage to construct stories of healing and restoration amid landscapes scarred by technology and overuse. This book represents the work of one of the worlds most visionary photographic teams robert and shana parkeharrison as interpreted by 21st editions, one of. The image gray dawn has plants growning from mans environment but seem to be struggling or dying in its still bleak surroundings, a sentiment visually enforced by the limited drab color. Robert and shana parkeharrison photography 6 for sale at. Courtesy of the artists and catherine edelman gallery, chicago. Listening to the earth, photography by robert parkeharrison john wood, editor, poems by morrie creech, published by 21st, the journal of contemporary photography 20002011 multiple editions the architects brother, robert and shana parkeharrison essay by w. See more ideas about surrealism, art photography and surrealism photography. The exertions of robert and shana parkeharrison gnaw me to the bone. Robert and shana parkeharrison by lauren self on prezi. Their work focuses on the relationship between humans and the environmentan idea that has only recently come to popularity with movements like the go green initiative and concepts like the carbon footprint. By robert and shana parkeharrison located in new york, ny archival pigment print signed, titled, and inscribed in pencil, recto 17 x 17 inches, sheet 11 x 11 inches, image this artwork is offered by clampart, located in new york city. Shana parkeharrison william woods college fulton, mo 1990 b. The primary model, robert poses as an isolated anonymous everyman struggling to survive a future ecotastrophe, hoping for restoration.
Counterpoint clamshell edition robert and shana parkeharrison. The book of life photographs by robert and shana parkeharrison. Robert and shana parkeharrison atelier home facebook. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video.
Shana parkeharrison born 1964, tulsa, oklahoma studied painting at william woods college and went on to study dance history and metalsmithing at university of new mexico. Robert and shana parkeharrison with images book of. Robert parkeharrison is a fine art surrealist photographer. I reencountered this work through a recent post by. Follow robert and shana parkeharrison are a husband and wife duo who have been making photographs together for almost 20 years. Their work can also be found in over 20 collections, including the national museum of american art at the smithsonian robert parkeharrison born 1968 is a photographer, best known for his work with wife shana. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site.
Robert and shana parkeharrison construct extraordinarilyrich and enchanting photographic images that i find fascinating. In these stagings, robert would dress in a black suit and starched white shirt often referred in the press as an everyman and interact with the land. Nov 01, 2000 the condition that it came in was pretty good save for a scratches on the cover photo of the book. See more ideas about surrealism, art photography and photography. Expositions personnelles solo shows 2014 gautiers dream, catherine edelman gallery, chicago, usa selections from the architects brother, dicke art gallery, trinity university, san antonio, usa 20. Beginnings by catherine edelman gallery at blurb books. Click download or read online button to robert shana parkeharrison book pdf for free now. Artwork by robert and shana parkeharrison tree sonata. The architects brother was published in 2000 twin palms twelve trees press, and is now in its eighth edition. The book is composed of eight sections that were developed over a span of seven years 1993 2000. Nearly a decade after the publication of the architects brother, robert and shana parkeharrison revisits themes explored in their first book, including mans destruction and healing of the planet. Each study is a black and white resin coated print, that illuminates the artistic process behind the architects brother series. The collaborative husband and wife team of robert and shana parkeharrison has been commissioned to create the 10th mural for the museums wall at wam series. Robert and shana parkeharrison the guardian series burn.
Be good by clara engel, featuring images by robert and shana parkeharrison duration. See more ideas about art photography, surrealism and surrealism photography. Robert shana parkeharrison download robert shana parkeharrison ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Osullivan parkeharrison parkeharrison alters his images making them very surrealistic. Shot in color, the photographs utilize the parkeharrisons early technique of applying pigment by hand, directly to their large. In robert and shana parkeharrisons exhibition and book, the architects brother, the artists create an imaginary dystopia in which a sole. Robert et shana parkeharrison galerie particuliere. Robert and shana parkeharrison jack shainman gallery. See available photographs, paintings, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. These works feature an ambiguous narrative that offers insight. Robert and shana parkeharrison artist bio and art for. Robert and shana parkeharrison will be on hand for the opening of their new exhibit of works at the center for photography at woodstock on saturday, november 5 from 6 p.