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Format: 29,7 x 21 cm
Details: Softcover, dustjacket, 56 pages
Series design concept: Sabo Day
Graphic design: Sabo Day
Text: Jon Solomon
Language: English
ca. 30 images
Secession 2023
Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther und Franz König, Köln
ISBN 978-3-7533-0472-4
EUR 18,00
The first monograph by the Taiwanese artist Chen Chieh-jen (*1960 Taoyuan, Taiwan) appears in the Secession's publication series. The book, designed applying various shades of black, includes the artist’s introduction to his recently completed film Worn Away (2022–23), which is presented at the Secession, sketches and handwritten notes, as well as a selection of video stills. In his essay, Jon Solomon, professor of sinology in Lyon and Paris and a proven expert on the work of Chen Chieh-jen, provides an interesting background analysis to the new film, among other things.
Each book contains a paper bookmark printed with the image of a disposable RFID wristband, which plays a key role in the film. The artist has also hand-stamped the Chinese film title on each bookmark.