Kate Whiteford

Kate Whiteford: Land Drawings / Installations / Excavations is an engrossing exploration of the work of Kate Whiteford, one of the foremost contemporary artists working in installation and landscape art. Renowned for her fresh approach to material, place and process, Whiteford is inspired by the timeless iconography of the ancient world, producing work from a variety of sources, from the traditional and enduring to the unconventional and ephemeral. The environment, representation and...
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Kate Whiteford: Land Drawings / Installations / Excavations is an engrossing exploration of the work of Kate Whiteford, one of the foremost contemporary artists working in installation and landscape art. Renowned for her fresh approach to material, place and process, Whiteford is inspired by the timeless iconography of the ancient world, producing work from a variety of sources, from the traditional and enduring to the unconventional and ephemeral. The environment, representation and history are recurring themes in her work. Her 'land drawings' appear as large-scale freehand drawings in the landscape. She has also worked across a variety of other mediums including painting, tapestry and sculpture. Kate Whiteford: Land Drawings / Installations / Excavations focuses on key projects spanning her career, giving a fresh perspective on the process and context of each of her major works. Written contributions from the diverse perspectives of Richard Cork, Colin Renfrew and Richard Nightingale discuss Whiteford's work in relation to art theory, archeology and architecture, firmly placing it within the contemporary context. Beautifully produced and lavishly illustrated, Kate Whiteford: Land Drawings / Installations / Excavations is an important book about an engaging and inventive artist.