Reference: A Picture Book First and Foremost by David Bromley
A Picture Book First and Foremost captures the two distinct and unique languages of Bromley's work; the female portrait and the children's series. Supporting these narratives is a rare glimpse into the worlds that Bromley occupies. Designed by 3 Deep Design, images by Earl Carter and words by Matthew Sturgis and Ashley Crawford, A Picture Book First and Foremost is a stunning example of Australian Cultural publishing.
Artist David Bromley was born in Sheffield, England in 1960 and immigrated to Australia with his family in 1964. Bromley emerged as a painter in the mid 1980s. In the early stages of his career, he held solo exhibitions in Sydney and Adelaide and represented works in state and regional galleries. Bromley was also a finalist in the Archibald Prize, AGNSW, in 1999, 2001 and 2004. In his practice, David Bromley has developed themes for two distinct and unique styles of painting; the female portrait and the children's series. In the works based on children, impressions of the joy and innocence of childhood are ever-present. Listed among Australian Art Collector's 50 most collectable artists, Bromley has exhibited in London, Paris, Tokyo, New York and Singapore.
This limited edition deluxe set is uniquely presented in artist-made canvas covers and contained within a leather school satchel reminiscent of Bromley's childhood series.
Publishing details: Melbourne : Story Road, 2009. Volume one : Children's; Volume Two : Nudes; Volume Three : Worlds. Three volumes, quarto, hardcovers in hand-made canvas jackets hand-painted by David Bromley, housed in a custom-made leather school satchel, hand-signed by Bromley on the front, the books unpaginated (each volume 80 pp.), illustrated throughout on glossy art paper and including an original, signed child portrait by Bromley (crayon on artist's paper, 145 x 110 mm, loose).
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