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Normal; University Galleries, Illinois State University, 1990. First edition. 21,5x27 cm. 127, (1) pp. Richly illustrated. Original printed wrappers. Spine is insignificantly worn. There are a series of small scratches on the wrappers, and a light cornerfold on front wrapper. Contents are fine. Catalogue of the exhibition that ran January 23 to March 4, 1990. With essays by Blinderman, Carlo McCormick, Curtis White, John Carlin, and the artist. "Tongues of Flame was originally a limited edition catalog accompanying a 1990 retrospective show organized by Illinois State Univ. Galleries. In contrast to the deceptively simple personal intensity of Memories, this collection of 100 reproductions and ten essays overwhelms with its diversity of styles and whirlwind of emotions. Though the performances, sculpture, and film are all presented here, the best pieces are the collages, which combine painting, photography, and cartoons. These collages juxtapose and relate nature/man (buffalos, ants, and dung beetles are all common) to civilization. Throughout, the works simultaneously examine possibilities for personal liberty/identity and expose government/media/religious institutions that oppress. Recommended for all contemporary art collections and where 'anti-establishment' expressions are popular." (Eric Bryant in Library Journal, 1992). From the library of Anders Tornberg Gallery in Lund, Sweden, and with a stamp confirming this on the last blank page. …