Thanks for those great links. I did not find much of Darby‘s work in my cursory search yesterday (I was seriously underwhelmed), but the link you sent me changed my perspective entirely. I love that kind of work. And I located a copy of Jack’s book. What a fascinating artist he is. Thank you for your contributions.
I just pre-ordered the book, looks like a good one.
I was not aware of this man’s art. But I’ll take a chance on what he has to say.
I also looked up the artist, Croak, in relation to the book that just came out, and I was astounded by his work and sculpture, especially his drawing.
I wish someone would do a monograph of his work as he is well deserving.
I’ll probably pick up that book also. But the reviews have me wavering because I’m not at all familiar with today’s world of art today and embarrassed to say I never heard of this artist either.
If you can keep up with DMJ you won't have much trouble with Backseat Driver. The writing is erudite but not highfalutin. (I wouldn't have been interested in it otherwise.) I'm a little biased but I'd encourage you to give it a go.
Thanks for those great links. I did not find much of Darby‘s work in my cursory search yesterday (I was seriously underwhelmed), but the link you sent me changed my perspective entirely. I love that kind of work. And I located a copy of Jack’s book. What a fascinating artist he is. Thank you for your contributions.
I just pre-ordered the book, looks like a good one.
I was not aware of this man’s art. But I’ll take a chance on what he has to say.
I also looked up the artist, Croak, in relation to the book that just came out, and I was astounded by his work and sculpture, especially his drawing.
I wish someone would do a monograph of his work as he is well deserving.
I’ll probably pick up that book also. But the reviews have me wavering because I’m not at all familiar with today’s world of art today and embarrassed to say I never heard of this artist either.
I’ll take a win-win any day.
First of all, thank you.
You can look over Darby's work at the site of his gallery: https://www.berrycampbell.com/artist/Walter%20Darby_Bannard/works/
Abrams did a monograph of Jim's work in 1999, written by Thomas McEvilley: https://www.amazon.com/James-Croak-Thomas-McEvilley/dp/0810963795/
If you can keep up with DMJ you won't have much trouble with Backseat Driver. The writing is erudite but not highfalutin. (I wouldn't have been interested in it otherwise.) I'm a little biased but I'd encourage you to give it a go.