Description: An unprecedented glimpse into the life and creative process of Barkley L. Hendricks.
Barkley L. Hendricks: Piles of Inspiration Everywhere explores the physical space where renowned artist Barkley L. Hendricks worked and lived. A collaboration between photographer David Katzenstein and Hendricks's wife Susan, this book invites readers into the space Barkley and Susan shared for thirty-five years, offering readers a bold, detailed study of the artist's life. With large, double-page spread illustrations, this book takes the reader on a journey into the otherwise publicly inaccessible home and studio of Hendricks, showcasing the environment that both inspired and energized him. Writings from the artist's own journals published alongside the stunning photographs of his personal surroundings, this book ultimately offers an unprecedented look into this groundbreaking artist's life and creative process.Brief description: As managing director of the Estate of Barkley L. Hendricks, Susan Hendricks honors the artist's iconic portrayal of African American identity and culture and expands his reach through engagement with museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. She works to ensure that Hendricks's groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art remain accessible to future generations and are recognized for their profound impact on both art history and social discourse.
Review Quotes:
"This book illustrates the artist's studio, the threshold of which no gallerist or curator had ever crossed."
-- "The Brooklyn Rail"