Published on the occasion of his collaborative ballet with choreographer Justin Peck and musician Bryce Dessner at the New York City Ballet, The Book of Ballet documents the genesis of all aspects of the project. Marcel Dzama's prolific output as a draftsman has, in recent years, expanded to include works in many different media-film, sculpture, dance, collage, and even a recent collaboration with artist Raymond Pettibon are all part of his current practice. His at times surreal, often frightening vision, translates beautifully to film and dance, where actors in complex costumes bring to life the worlds Dzama draws on paper. The gem-like booklet begins with The Most Incredible Thing, the Hans Christian Andersen story on which the ballet is based, and continues to present Dzama's costume designs. The images not only show final design decisions, but also chart the changes in costumes as the project unfolded, and the ways in which Dzama's conception of the characters in the ballet shifted over time. The book closes with a conversation between Dzama and Peck in which choreographer and artist discuss the nuances of their collaborative process, and the important role of renowned composer Dessner in bringing the project to life. Also included is a poster made specifically for this book by the artist.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
David Zwirner
ISBN-13
9781941701270
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221022821
Product Key Features
Book Title
Marcel Dzama: the Book of Ballet
Author
Marcel Dzama, Hans Christian Andersen, Justin Peck
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
153mm
Item Width
230mm
Item Weight
150 g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Justin Peck, Marcel Dzama, Hans Christian Andersen