SHIMMERING ZEN

$70.00

Las Vegas artist James Stanford photographs mid-century neon signage and architectural elements of his hometown to create mesmerizing contemporary works of art. Stanford has earned an international reputation for an innovative and diverse oeuvre founded on the values of artistic experimentation and meditative practice. Working across a wide range of media, he is celebrated for his visual orchestrations drawing primarily upon the iconic vintage signage of Las Vegas.

Shimmering Zen includes essays concerning digital art and technology, the history and context of mandala art, Las Vegas culture and history, Zen Buddhist philosophy, and art as a tool for meditative exploration.

Las Vegas artist James Stanford photographs mid-century neon signage and architectural elements of his hometown to create mesmerizing contemporary works of art. Stanford has earned an international reputation for an innovative and diverse oeuvre founded on the values of artistic experimentation and meditative practice. Working across a wide range of media, he is celebrated for his visual orchestrations drawing primarily upon the iconic vintage signage of Las Vegas.

Shimmering Zen includes essays concerning digital art and technology, the history and context of mandala art, Las Vegas culture and history, Zen Buddhist philosophy, and art as a tool for meditative exploration.

ABOUT JAMES STANFORD

As a native Las Vegan, James Stanford’s fifty-year career as an artist is as glittering as the neon lights of his hometown. His practice crosses the boundaries of photography, digital illustration, painting, and drawing. Stanford’s work and influence have been seminal in developing the visual arts in Las Vegas. He is the founder of Smallworks Gallery and Smallworks Press and has been integral to the establishment of the Arts District in Las Vegas. In 2023, he was inducted into the University of Nevada Las Vegas Hall of Fame for his contribution to the visual arts and the community of Las Vegas. Following this recognition, he was presented with the VIVA Award for outstanding achievements in the visual and performing arts of Las Vegas by the Forgotten Song Foundation. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has officially proclaimed the 13th of October as James ‘Jim’ Stanford Day!

PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN: 9780977880676
Hardback
11.8 x 12.26 inches | 300 x 312 mm
264 pages
$70 | €65 | £55
Publication date: November 3, 2017