In Celebration of Cecil Collins : Visionary Artist and Educator

Rowe, Nomi (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1872468993 / ISBN 13: 9781872468990

Published by Paul Holberton Publishing, 2020

Seller Inventory # 6895005-n

Synopsis:

Cecil Collins (1908–1989) is arguably one of the greatest English visionary artists since Blake and Palmer. With emblematic figures such as the Fool, the Angel, the Pilgrim and the Sibyl in extraordinary landscapes, Collins portrayed an original and inspiring philosophy of life. He has been recognized as belonging to the Neo-Romantic movement of poetical art which flourished in the post-war period, but his dedication to depicting his mystic understanding made his work highly distinctive. His lyrical art is in some ways closer in spirit to the French Symbolists, especially Odilon Redon, and he has some affinities with Paul Klee and Georges Rouault.

In Celebration of Cecil Collins creates a centenary portrait of the artist, a mosaic in word form, through the reflections and memories of his friends, admirers and students. Occasional pieces are drawn from his essays and formulations about the creative process. Also included are the previously unpublished transcript of a talk he gave at the Tate Gallery, a fairy story written for his god-daughter and his commentary to the film about him The Eye of the Heart as well as his notes for a talk to his students on the classic film Elektra. The vitality of his charismatic presence is recreated through the many people whose lives he affected so profoundly. The influences which shaped Collins’ art and philosophy, are considered, as well as the wider historical and political context.

About the Author: Compiled and edited by Nomi Rowe, who studied with Cecil Collins for five years at the City Literary Institute

Bibliographic Details

Title: In Celebration of Cecil Collins : Visionary ...
Publisher: Paul Holberton Publishing
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New