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Synopsis
I Should be in Charge is the first book covering the complete work of the colorful and explosive British artist Patrick Brill, aka Bob and Roberta Smith.
Working through the conviction that art is a necessary and potent tool of democracy, this duo has made sign-writing key to its creative production. Bob and his alter ego, Roberta, use a playful attitude towards their work, which dismantles conventional barriers between elitist art and its viewer, and develops a language that uses humor as a weapon to voice concerns that are pertinent to, and addressed to all without exclusions. Slogans, painted on odd bits of timber or planks of wood display their humorous take on contemporary political issues. Bob and Roberta Smith produce art that operates on the social sphere.
In keeping with the irreverent attitude that informs the Smiths’ own identity, their artworks lure the viewer through playful comedic effects, making his subsequent confrontation with the deeper underlying issues at stake no longer avoidable. From comedic to political, obvious to revolutionary, I Should be in Charge reflects the multifaceted guises of the singularly’ outspoken Bob and Roberta Smith.
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About the Author
Bob and Roberta Smith is a prolific London based artist. His work has been displayed worldwide and he has two previous titles with Black Dog Publishing; Make Your Own Damn Art and Art You Need.
Review
'It would be hard to dislike Bob and Roberta Smith, aka Patrick Brill, particularly after reading this book, because his heart is so obviously in the right place' World of Interiors
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- PublisherBlack Dog Press
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1907317260
- ISBN 13 9781907317262
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages240
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. I Should be in Charge is the first monograph showing the full breadth of the colourful and explosive contribution of artists Bob and Roberta Smith to the contemporary art scene. Bob and Roberta Smith are well renowned for their humorous approach to art with a political and social message. This complete collection of Bob and Roberta's work includes their signs, installations, radio shows and group works. Bob and Roberta Smith continue to create art that is relevant, that provides a message to the contemporary art scene and is enjoyed by many. Working through the conviction that art is a necessary and potent tool of democracy, this duo has made sign-writing key to their creative production. Bob and his alter ego, Roberta, use a playful attitude towards their work, which dismantles conventional barriers between elitist art and its viewer, and develops a language that uses humour as a weapon to voice concerns that are pertinent to, and addressed to all without exclusions. Slogans, painted on odd bits of timber or planks of wood display their humorous take on contemporary political issues. Bob and Roberta Smith produce art that operates in the social sphere. In keeping with the irreverent attitude that informs the Smiths' own identities, their artworks masquerade behind a facade of gay simplicity in order to lure the viewer through playful comedic effects, making their subsequent confrontation with the deeper underlying issues at stake unavoidable. From comedic to political, obvious to revolutionary, I Should be in Charge reflects the multifaceted guises of the 'singularly' outspoken Bob and Roberta Smith. AUTHOR: Bob and Roberta Smith is a prolific London based artist. His work has been displayed worldwide and he has two previous titles with Black Dog Publishing; Make Your Own Damn Art and Art You Need. 300 colour & b/w illustrations I Should be in Charge is the first monograph showing the full breadth of the colourful and explosive contribution of artists Bob and Roberta Smith to the contemporary art scene. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781907317262
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