An inspiring and intimate look at the work of a generation of British artists across all disciplines.
The Artist in Time brings together twenty creatives from across the UK, with photographs and interviews that disclose their daily working habits and motivations.
All born before 1950, this is a collective portrait of a generation who have shaped our artistic landscape. They provide a range of different answers to the question 'what makes an artist?', and a set of insights into what makes up a creative life. Giving you access to the studio and working spaces of a diverse group of painters, poets, choreographers, filmmakers, illustrators, musicians, photographers, sculptors, writers and creators,
The Artist in Time is a handbook for creativity and inspiration, made up of artists from all backgrounds who have all in their own way shaped, and continue to shape, the creative landscape of the United Kingdom.
An inspiring and intimate look at the work of a generation of British artists across all disciplines.
Initiated by The Baring Foundation, the book brings together well-known names, such as Joan Armatrading, Frank Bowler, Wendy Cope and Ridley Scott, alongside forgotten figures who revolutionized the creative landscape in the UK in past decades, together with artists have come to creative practices later in life.
Working with photographer Ollie Harrop, and drawing from interviews with Fite-Wassilak, The Artist in Time is a casual and honest portrait of creativity at an older age, discussing with each artist how their approach has adapted over the years--whether working on major projects, or simply getting on with their creative lives.
Highlighting the creative practices, working habits and motivations of a unique set of British artists, ranging from painters and poets, illustrators and artists, musicians, dancers, performers and filmmakers.
... the glossy, magazine-like publication gives a platform to older painters, poets, illustrators ... there are nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout ... One of the book's great strengths is Harrop's sensitive and insightful photographs
