The art of John Register (1939-1996) portrayed twentieth century America with unique clarity. In his paintings of empty coffee shops in Los Angeles, old hotels in Chicage, and Southwestern bus stations, the artist beckons the viewer to make a personal connection to isolation and stillness. Light and color in these works conjure an emotional dissonance tinged with nostalgia and hope.
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The art of John Register (1939-1996) portrayed twentieth century America with unique clarity. In his paintings of empty coffee shops in Los Angeles, old hotels in Chicage, and Southwestern bus stations, the artist beckons the viewer to make a personal connection to isolation and stillness. Light and color in these works conjure an emotional dissonance tinged with nostalgia and hope.
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Add this copy of John Register: Persistent Observer to cart. $42.47, very good condition, Sold by Richard J. Park, Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Leawood, KS, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Woodford Press.
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Used-Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 12x0x11; 1st Edition; Folio sized. A Near Fine Hardcover with a Very Good dustjacket that is wrapped in Archival protection. Just some light shelfwear to the book and dj. All orders shipped with delivery confirmation!
Add this copy of John Register: Persistent Observer to cart. $76.95, new condition, Sold by Global Booksearch and Sales rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Amador City, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Woodford Publishing, San Francisco..
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New in fine dust jacket. DJ w/light edge/surface wear, one tiny tear closed w/acid free tape. HB w/unclipped dj, 12 x 11 1/4", filled with color reproductions and commentary. Excellent gift copy. "A personal friend of the artist for more than a decade, Conrad uses a narrative form that combines incisive art historical observation with details of Register's early life..." "The artist beckons the viewer to make a personal connection to isolation and stillness." This monograph, with more than 170 color plates, was published at the time of a traveling retrospective exhibition at the San Jose Museum of Art and Register's 60th birthday. Photo specific to this listing.
Add this copy of John Register: Persistent Observer to cart. $116.44, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Woodford Press.
