Penny Siopsis l Edited by Kathryn Smith l First Edition 2005

Penny Siopsis 
Edited by Kathryn Smith

First Edition 2005. Very good condition. Scarce.

A long overdue monograph is finally published on the renowned artist Penny Siopis (Review by Kresta Tyler Johnson) A monograph on the work of artist Penny Siopis has just been published, solidifying her position in the annals of South African art history. Creating a portrait of the artist and some of her most important works, concerns, developments and obsessions, its essays are written by scholars with intimate knowledge of the artist.After over 30 years of creating monumental works, which engage South Africa politically, historically, emotionally and sensually, this well documented and thoroughly researched monograph awards her long overdue acclaim.Seven authors engage with various aspects of Siopis' oeuvre and herself, each providing both their personal knowledge and subjective opinions on the eloquent artist. The book is edited by Siopis' former student Kathryn Smith, herself a multifaceted artist and individual who seems to have taken cues from her former teacher.