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Faceless: O lo que terminó convirtiéndose en un descarado homenaje a mis ídolos
Este libro nace de la necesidad de recopilar varios retratos sin rostro surgidos por un acertado error una tarde de miércoles de 2015: Faceless Collection es una serie que mezcla elementos del pop y del neorrealismo para inmortalizar a cantantes, cineastas, artistas y otros personajes famosos. Se trata de unas fantásticas obras coloridas, desenfadadas y alegres a partir de las cuales la autora disecciona el universo de cada personaje, creando «constelaciones» de influencias artísticas y de todo aquello que también ha marcado su vida y su carrera como pintora. Un sentido tributo a una panda de genios descarados por parte de una de las artistas españolas más influyentes de la actualidad.
264 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2019
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October 31, 2020
Gledano iz ugla umetnosti , ova knjiga je savršena. Nije mi smetao ni nedostatak teksta, kao ni to što za deo ovih umetnika nikada nisam čula do sada.
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March 18, 2025Već dugi niz godina sam želio ovu knjigu u svojoj biblioteci. Konačno sam je dobio za rođendan ove godine.
Očaran sam ljepotom ove knjige i samo bih je pokazivao ljudima, nadajući se da će da vide njenu ljepotu, baš kao i ja. Stvar je u tome da Faceless zapravo jeste jedno unikatno umjetničko djelo koje zapravo ne sadrži toliko mnogo teksta, njegova ljepota je u bojama, pokretima kista i osjećajima koje je autorica doživjela.
Iako ne znam toliko ljudi o kojima autorica ovdje piše, bilo je zanimljivo upoznati sve njih, a još zanimljivije sresti neke ljude koje znam, koje volim i pratim, a zatim pročitati šta to autorica vidi u njima.
Ako vam se ikad knjiga nađe u rukama, okrenite je prvo na posljednju stranicu, tamo se nalazi playlista koja ide baš uz čitanje ove knjige.
Očaran sam ljepotom ove knjige i samo bih je pokazivao ljudima, nadajući se da će da vide njenu ljepotu, baš kao i ja. Stvar je u tome da Faceless zapravo jeste jedno unikatno umjetničko djelo koje zapravo ne sadrži toliko mnogo teksta, njegova ljepota je u bojama, pokretima kista i osjećajima koje je autorica doživjela.
Iako ne znam toliko ljudi o kojima autorica ovdje piše, bilo je zanimljivo upoznati sve njih, a još zanimljivije sresti neke ljude koje znam, koje volim i pratim, a zatim pročitati šta to autorica vidi u njima.
Ako vam se ikad knjiga nađe u rukama, okrenite je prvo na posljednju stranicu, tamo se nalazi playlista koja ide baš uz čitanje ove knjige.
November 19, 2019
Depending on the perspective, “Faceless” is simultaneously both absolutely mesmerizing, and pointless.
This book is a graphic homage to all the artists who have influenced Davez’ personal and creative development. But whether it is actually faceless in the strictest sense of the word… The images do consist of very uniquely arranged colour blocks, and even though they lack facial features, they are anything but void. It is surprising how a plane surface of colour, something that should by default be flat and impersonal, can so precisely and unmistakably convey exactly the person and personality it stands for, their very distinctive expression, posture etc. An additional treat is Davez’ take on other artists’ work in her own style. Davez’ colours appear rich and heavy, textured like a really smooth and creamy stout. In that regard, it’s a shame for those illustrations to be trapped between the covers of a book, they should be on full display at all times. I even considered buying a second copy, just to be able to cut out some of the illustrations and hang them on my walls. Very, very briefly, but still.
Every illustration is accompanied with by brief account of that particular artist‘s importance for the author, a comment on a particular situation or memory featuring said person’s work. Some few of those remarks are relatable and, for the lack of a better expression, sweet. But mostly they are so personal and specific, that they can only be relevant to the author herself or someone very close to her. And I am by no means close to Davez. Equally deeply personal, and hence beyond any explanation and interpretation, is the choice of the represented people. You can’t argue with who made an impact on whom, it can simply either strike a chord with you or not. And Davez and I happen to resonate on very different frequencies. If I had to define a ratio, then strictly personally speaking this book would be made up of 5% unadulterated joy, making my heart leap at seeing the glorious artists portrayed, 15% appreciative nods without any emotional engagement, and 80% of pure WTF. Not that I was annoyed at who was represented, but it pained me who wasn’t: For every person present, a dozen people popped into my mind that should have been there. Instead. For me. But again, that is all a matter of personal disposition. I guess that the choice who would make your personal “Top of the Tops” does say a lot about you, just like the question what Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle you wanted to be as a kid is an essential demonstration of character.
To summarise: “Faceless” is hypnotising, dazzlingly gorgeous to look at. As long as you only look. Once you go beyond the beautiful image, it is far too personal to be universal, and its echo with every individual reader is just a matter of pure chance.
This book is a graphic homage to all the artists who have influenced Davez’ personal and creative development. But whether it is actually faceless in the strictest sense of the word… The images do consist of very uniquely arranged colour blocks, and even though they lack facial features, they are anything but void. It is surprising how a plane surface of colour, something that should by default be flat and impersonal, can so precisely and unmistakably convey exactly the person and personality it stands for, their very distinctive expression, posture etc. An additional treat is Davez’ take on other artists’ work in her own style. Davez’ colours appear rich and heavy, textured like a really smooth and creamy stout. In that regard, it’s a shame for those illustrations to be trapped between the covers of a book, they should be on full display at all times. I even considered buying a second copy, just to be able to cut out some of the illustrations and hang them on my walls. Very, very briefly, but still.
Every illustration is accompanied with by brief account of that particular artist‘s importance for the author, a comment on a particular situation or memory featuring said person’s work. Some few of those remarks are relatable and, for the lack of a better expression, sweet. But mostly they are so personal and specific, that they can only be relevant to the author herself or someone very close to her. And I am by no means close to Davez. Equally deeply personal, and hence beyond any explanation and interpretation, is the choice of the represented people. You can’t argue with who made an impact on whom, it can simply either strike a chord with you or not. And Davez and I happen to resonate on very different frequencies. If I had to define a ratio, then strictly personally speaking this book would be made up of 5% unadulterated joy, making my heart leap at seeing the glorious artists portrayed, 15% appreciative nods without any emotional engagement, and 80% of pure WTF. Not that I was annoyed at who was represented, but it pained me who wasn’t: For every person present, a dozen people popped into my mind that should have been there. Instead. For me. But again, that is all a matter of personal disposition. I guess that the choice who would make your personal “Top of the Tops” does say a lot about you, just like the question what Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle you wanted to be as a kid is an essential demonstration of character.
To summarise: “Faceless” is hypnotising, dazzlingly gorgeous to look at. As long as you only look. Once you go beyond the beautiful image, it is far too personal to be universal, and its echo with every individual reader is just a matter of pure chance.
February 18, 2025
Este libro me ha sorprendido. Esperaba un libro precioso con las ilustraciones de Coco Dávez. Lo que no me esperaba es que fuera tan ameno leer acerca de todos los personajes a los que ella admira con sus pequeñas anécdotas relacionadas con cada uno de ellos. Este libro me ha tenido tomando apuntes sobre recomendaciones de libros, películas y discos y y ha despertado mi curiosidad acerca de muchos personajes que conocía de oídas, pero que realmente no conocía en profundidad. Ahora toca una investigación post-libro para aprender más sobre todos ellos.
March 22, 2025
Es un libro precioso. Con unas imágenes icónicas. Para mí es un libro sorbete, para leer entre libros muy densos o cuando la vida se te hace bola y necesitas algo que te limpie por dentro. Y además la sobrecubierta (para mí siempre molesta en otros libros) es un póster perfecto para enmarcar y colgar con todos los personajes.
November 12, 2019
Remarkable 🤩😍
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