Name/Title
Gary Hume: The Indifferent OwlDescription
This beautifully designed volume accompanies Gary Hume’s 2011 exhibition at White Cube, showcasing a compelling body of work that includes paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. Known for his distinctive use of high-gloss industrial paints and pared-down forms, Hume explores themes of beauty, ambiguity, and emotional distance.
In The Indifferent Owl, Hume draws inspiration from seemingly mundane or enigmatic subjects—such as owls, flowers, and fragmented human figures—rendered with a minimal yet sensual touch. The book presents full-color reproductions of the works along with insightful essays that reflect on Hume’s evolving practice, his fascination with surface and color, and his place within contemporary British art.
Featuring contributions from critics and curators, this publication offers a thoughtful look at one of the YBA (Young British Artists) movement’s most introspective and visually refined figures. It’s an essential resource for anyone interested in abstraction, figuration, and the quiet power of restraint in modern painting.Publication Details
Author
Jennifer HiggieEditor
Honey LuardPublisher
MM Artbookprinting & RepoISBN
978-1-906072-56-8Dimensions
Height
12-1/2 inWidth
9 inDepth
1 in