Artist: Squeak Carnwath Title: Recent Paintings Publisher: John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco Year of Publication: 1991 Edition: First Edition Binding: Softcover Condition: Very Good Signed: Yes – Signed and inscribed by the artist Language: English An excellent copy of the first edition of Squeak Carnwath: Recent Paintings, published in conjunction with her 1991 exhibition at the John Berggruen Gallery in San Francisco. This catalogue is signed and inscribed by Carnwath, making it a highly collectible item for fans of contemporary American art. The book is clean, tightly bound, and shows no shelf wear. Both cover and interior are in very good to fine condition. This richly illustrated exhibition catalogue features: Full-colour reproductions of Carnwath’s vibrant, conceptual artworks A list of exhibited works A photograph of the artist Biography and exhibition history About the artist: Squeak Carnwath’s work blends text, imagery, and abstract composition to explore questions of perception, reality, and illusion. As she describes, “Painting is a philosophical enterprise... Even though it’s just a thin film of paint on a flat surface, people believe in a painting’s reality.” Her paintings often juxtapose objects such as coins, candelabras, and heads with handwritten aphorisms and abstract elements. This catalogue offers valuable insight into her creative process and conceptual approach at a significant point in her career. A beautiful and rare signed edition from a key figure in contemporary American art.