Books by Karen Wilkin

Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and curated by Karen Wilkin and Marcelle Polednik, held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, January 28-May 14, 2017, and the Portland Museum of Art, Maine, June 16-September 10, 2017.

Stuart Davis (1892-1964) made a mark on the art world early in his career, first with his Ashcan works and then with his highly personal version of Cubism. This is a chronology of Davis' life, as well as a discussion of the compositional relationship between certain works spanning his oeuvre.

The delightful tales and theatrical drawings of Edward Gorey (American, 19252000) reflect a special kind of genius for what is left unwritten and unseen. In Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey, more than 175 reproductions include samples from Goreys books, illustrations produced for other writers, theatrical sets and costume designs, and a wealth of individual pieces, many never before published. Sketches, typewritten manuscripts, doodles, and musings join the generous selection of finished works.