Sewn softcover with vegetable thread in a slipcase.
Publisher: RM.
Pages: 96
€50
Published by RM, “Needles” is a captivating photobook that invites readers to discover the hidden beauty in the everyday, showcasing the shapes and textures of pine needles.
"Needles" features an insightful introduction by David Campany, the esteemed writer, curator, and Creative Director of ICP. Here is an excerpt:
"At times, Yeste's needles look more like wire, evoking the work of the sculptor Alexander Calder, who had a very similar sense of play. At other times, the needles suggest the simple line drawings that Picasso and Matisse would make daily.
And yes, there's the same gentle, unnameable collaboration between sculpture and photography. Sculpture with an eye for how the cameras sees things; photography with an eye for how an object might present itself. Yeste is both sculptor and photographer here, which puts him in a long and rich tradition of artists who have combined the two".
Exquisitely packaged in a delicate, ebony slipcase. Adding to its elegance, this flask-style sleeve is slightly narrower than the book leaving part of the spine visible at the bottom.
Photographer Txema Yeste employs minimalist techniques that emphasize simplicity and elegance. Each image is carefully composed, encouraging reflection on the beauty of everyday objects.
The needles, shedding their usual toughness, hold a serene charm. Each photograph captures their essence and light plays with shadow and textures revealing nuances and details that often go unnoticed. “Needles” goes beyond being a mere collection of images; it becomes a meditation on daily life and our perception of the world. By exploring pine needles, it reminds us that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, paying tribute to the everyday and encouraging us to look beyond the surface.
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