Ashley Bickerton's Apocalyptic Visions of Ecology
Since the 1980s, numerous American artists have incorporated consumption and social determinism into their work. Today, environmental issues are drawing their attention. Eleanor Heartney analyzes Ashley Bickerton's position in this regard: works against human self-destruction, a tendency to mock formalism, and a rejection of romantic illusion.
Key facts
- Since the 1980s, American artists have integrated consumption and social determinism into their work.
- Environmental problems now attract these artists.
- Eleanor Heartney analyzes Ashley Bickerton's position.
- Bickerton's works oppose human self-destruction.
- Bickerton's work mocks formalism.
- Bickerton rejects romantic illusion.
Entities
Artists
- Ashley Bickerton
- Eleanor Heartney
Locations
- United States
Sources
- artpress —