Martin Creed: Works

(Paperback)

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Renowned for his straightforward approach to making art and his deft economy of means, Creed has produced sculptures, installations, drawings, films, performances, music and text, each of which has found its inspiration in the objects and activities of everyday life.

His work is subtle and spectacular, austere and playful - a sheet of paper crumpled into a ball, a door opening and closing, the lights going on and off, or a soundtrack inside a moving lift.

The book features a foreword by the artist and accompanying texts by Tom Eccles, Massimiliano Gioni, Germaine Greer, Matthew Higgs, Barry Humphries, Tess Jaray, Darian Leader, John O'Reilly, Colm Tibn and others, supplemented by an exhibition history, bibliography and biography.

Reviews

'You want to read it, explore the works, and form your opinion - Creed wants you to do that, he's not telling, he's offering. It's an insightful collection' - Aesthetica
'Plenty of bang for your buck allows us the chance to enjoy the unexpected beauty of Creeds output' - Independent

Author Bio

Martin Creed was born in Wakefield, England, in 1968 and grew up in Glasgow. He won theTurner Prize in 2001 for his Work No. 227: The lights going on and off. Creed lives and works in London and Alicudi, Italy.