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An Artist's America
by Michael Albert

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Meet Michael Albert, modern pop artist. In an effort to combine his art style with his recycling philosophy, he has created a signature line of artwork in which his materials are derived from consumer packaging, old photographs, and discarded cardboard. The results are brilliant collages in the spirit of Andy Warhol’s famous Campbell’s Soup.

Through his own interpretation of historical and epic events, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address, Michael Albert shares his vision of American popular culture. Here is an artist’s America!

Review:

"Like a gallery show, pop artist Albert's first book immerses readers in his striking collages, which are constructed mostly from instantly recognizable materials like Cheerios boxes, KFC buckets and the like. The power of the art derives partially from the instant recognition of these items — viewers cannot help identifying these logos, no matter how elaborately they are reorganized or obscured. But Albert also puts his technique to political and social purposes: Ronald McDonald, Snap, Crackle and Pop, and Mr. Peanut are among the hundreds of characters in an elaborate Last Judgment; 56 icons, from Charlie Brown to Mr. Clean, represent the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Most spreads pair one or two works with an artist's statement, while the last pages explain Albert's process step by step, encouraging readers to make their own collages. Characters created for the author's Sir Real line of organic fruit juices (and a lengthy description of the company) appear as well, mostly in context; a photo of Sir Real juices on store shelves, however, crosses into product placement. Ages 7 — up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

About the Author

MICHAEL ALBERT is a pop artist whose signature collages have been exhibited in both galleries and nontraditional venues. He is also the founder of the Sir Real brand of organic fruit juices, which are distributed nationally.Michael Albert conducts workshops on collage making at schools, museums, and special events for students of all ages. He lives with his wife and four children in White Plains, New York.

WWW.MICHAELALBERT.COM

 

Product Details

ISBN:
9780805078572
Author:
Albert, Michael
Publisher:
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Subject:
History
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
Individual Artist
Subject:
Children s All Ages - Art
Edition Description:
First
Publication Date:
20080429
Binding:
HC
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
11.11x8.87x.44 in. 1.03 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12