Discover the captivating world of Kees Bruin in 'Visions of the Real', a stunning hardback book showcasing his extraordinary journey through the realms of New Zealand realism. Measuring 300 x 300 mm and comprising 192 pages, this brand-new publication from Quentin Wilson Publishing, released on 12-10-2021, offers an in-depth look at Bruin's artistic evolution. The celebrated artist, who has exhibited alongside iconic figures such as Leo Bensemann and Don Binney, has carved a distinctive niche with his vision of photo-realism, super-realism, and what he coins 'visionary-realism'. Bruin's profound exploration of truth, beauty, and spirituality transports readers into a realm that intertwines exquisite landscapes with cultural pursuits like surfing and skateboarding. Each piece reflects his masterful ability to incorporate metaphor while paying homage to traditions, notably the Dutch Golden Age. This fine art book not only showcases portraits and elaborate still-lifes but also delves into themes of life, death, and the human experience. Perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors alike, 'Visions of the Real' is a must-have addition to your library. Enjoy seamless shipping options as we’re pleased to combine shipping from our Auckland location. Shop confidently, knowing this product is in stock in NZ, eliminating the risk of unexpected import charges or customs duties.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 300 x 300 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: hardback
Authors: John C Stringer, Kees Bruin Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Publication Date: 12-10-2021

Two years after graduating, Kees Bruin was exhibiting alongside Leo Bensemann, Don Binney, Doris Lusk, Trevor Moffitt, Peter Siddell, Olivia Spencer-Bower, Grahame Sydney, Robin White, and Brent Wong. For more than five decades of dedicated painterly practice and exhibition, Kees Bruin has established a unique visionary identity within the framework of New Zealand realism that is enthusiastically commissioned and collected internationally. His three overlapping categories: photo-realism, super-realism and what he terms “visionary-realism,” sprung from a personal search for all things truth hence his clever use of symbol, have gifted us exquisite panoramic landscapes, expressions of cultural pursuits such as surfing and skateboarding often imbued with metaphor, single and group portraits, reinterpretations of masters, especially the Dutch Golden Age, elaborated ‘still-lifes’ and works that explore elements of western Judaeo-Christian histories combined with contemporaneous fashions, settings and views to and from the earth. This personal genre launches us as art viewers into emotional odysseys of timeless human concern: Spirituality, the universe, beauty, truth, life and death, sex, betrayal, vanity and loss, as well as using paint to express beauty for its own sake.

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