The Starving Artist
Understanding Eating Disorders in Contemporary Art
by Alexandria Zlatar
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About the Book
Remastered 2021 version of The Starving Artist. It is a research-based and art collection that brings together a variety of individuals experiences, mediums and contributors. The work features over 25 international artists who explore themes of vulnerability, sensuality, shame, and manipulation surrounding eating disorders. The book address the grim reality of what the disease entails and confront the ambiguities of the physical body’s impact on the psyche of those who suffer from this illness. the starving artist will strive to create dialogue through the disparity between the way women and men are perceived and the way that they feel about their bodies. The book also creates empowering discussions around how the corporal body can be portrayed to foster open communication surrounding ideas about the unwell body.
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
- Additional Categories Health & Fitness, Fine Art
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Project Option: 5×8 in, 13×20 cm
# of Pages: 140 -
Isbn
- Softcover: 9781006606021
- Publish Date: Aug 19, 2021
- Language English
- Keywords art, mental health, wellness, eating disorder
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About the Creator
The Starving Artist initiative empowers people through creative arts, putting lived-in experiences at the forefront. We aim to promote authentic and vulnerable engagement discourse and bring about change within current systems.