Book of Earth
A Guide to Ochre, Pigment, and Raw Color
$43.99
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
18 May 2023
Summary
Part anthropological study, part art book, and part how-to, Book of Earth immerses you in the world of ochre, a naturally occurring mineral used to make pigment. Each chapter explores Gustafson’s rare pigment archive and provides a thorough exploration of color. The book also includes practical advice and techniques for creating your own pigments, alongside projects to apply your new skill set.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781419764653 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1419764659 |
| Author: | Heidi Gustafson |
| Publisher: | Abrams |
| Imprint: | Abrams |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 18 May 2023 |
| Weight: | 1.16kg |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 210mm x 283mm |
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Heidi Gustafson
Heidi Gustafson is an artist, educator, and internationally recognized ochre specialist whose work explores the intersection of color, geology, art, and culture. She is the founder of the Early Futures Ochre Archive, a living collection of more than 600 earth pigments gathered from around the world. Known as the “ochre whisperer,” Gustafson collaborates with artists, scientists, paleontologists, and cultural historians to deepen our understanding of natural color and its significance across time and place. Through her research, fieldwork, and artistic practice, she invites readers to see the earth itself as a source of creativity, knowledge, and connection.
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