Shadow of the Turning - Binh Pho

Story by  Binh Pho & Kevin Wallace

Written by Kevin Wallace

Artwork by Binh Pho with an International and Diverse Group of Collaborators

This beautifully illustrated book focuses on art, philosophy, and storytelling, yet is an entirely fictional story, blending the mythic worlds of fairy tale, fantasy, romance, and adventure. It creates a bridge between literature, art world approaches to concept and narrative, and craft traditions. The story is “illustrated” using an exciting new body of work by Binh Pho, which combines wood-turning, sculpture, painting, and art glass. As the storyline explores collaboration, a diverse group of international artists were brought together to collaborate with the artist, Binh Pho, on works of art that celebrate traditional craft materials and processes that redefine the boundaries of contemporary art.

Kevin Wallace is the Director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Ojai, California. He is a regular contributor to numerous international publications and has guest-curated exhibitions for a number of art museums. Previous books by Wallace include “The Cutting Edge: Contemporary Wood Art and the Lipton Collection;” “Celebrating Nature: Craft Traditions/ Contemporary Expressions; “Transforming Vision: The Wood Sculpture of William Hunter, 1970;” “River of Destiny: The Life and Work of Binh Pho;” and “Moulthrop: A Legacy in Wood.”

Fine Arts Press, 2015, hardcover, 9.25 x 9.25 inches, 263 pages/over 200 color plates.