Rectangular squares of colour are a signature element of Sean Scully's work. Whether tightly ruled and delineated, or murkily defined with rough brushstrokes, his hues and patterns evoke a deep spiritual connection to the natural world. This collection of paintings completed over 35 years pays eloquent tribute to the power of the abstract?the aesthetic value of pure form, pure surface and pure colour. ?My paintings talk of relationships,? writes Scully in an interview conducted exclusively for this collection, ?How bodies come together. How they touch. How they separate. How they live together, in harmony and disharmony.? Scully's involvement with this beautiful volume extends to its design. The result is a compelling exploration of one of the most important living artist's work in a beautifully bound artist's book. AUTHOR: Sean Scully was born in Dublin in 1945, grew up in South London and studied at Croydon College and Newcastle University. He lives and works in New York, Barcelona and Munich. ILLUSTRATIONS 75 colour illustrations
