Stocking Fillers: Win Rock Candy

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Rock Candy (by Femke Hiemstra, published by Fantagraphics)
Rock Candy (by Femke Hiemstra, published by Fantagraphics)

The work of Dutch artist Femke Hiemstra evokes both a sense of childish delight and tactile wonder. Paintings, illustrations on items found in numerous charity shops and sculptures go towards an eclectic body of work that is influenced by a wide range of popular culture. At first glance Heimka’s would appear to be ultra cute – you could even be forgiven for believing that some of it was twee – but a closer look reveals a dark world of anthropomorphism and grotesque creatures.

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Mr. Macabre Mixed media on book cover 5.5 x 8.5" ©2008 (Taken from www.femtasia.nl)

The beautifully packaged book Rock Candy, available now from Fantagraphics, presents Hiemstra’s entire life and career within one volume. In addition to over 100 gorgeous reproductions of her paintings and illustrations, Rock Candy includes photographs and reproductions of her studio, her influences, her family and much more. The book also includes an interview with Hiemstra, statements about the works by the artist and many other surprises and treats.

Rock Candy is published by Fantagraphics and is available from all good bookstores and online. You can also buy it direct from the Turnaround website HERE.

You can find out more about Femke Hiemstra at her website HERE.

Thanks to Fantagraphics we have five copies of the book to giveaway to our lovely readers. So if you would like the chance to win one please head on down to the comments box and tell us more about your favourite Pop Artist.

Please be sure to read our terms and conditions which you are deemed to have accepted by entering! Winners will be picked at random using random.org so why not give it a go!Closing date: 17th January 2010

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED – WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY!

AND THE WINNERS ARE: Lisa Wood, hayley mcmahon, Alex, Andrea & Carmen. Congratulations to you all – an email is winging its way to you now. Apologises for the lack of random.org image but suffering from limited technoloy at the moment so you’ll just have to trust us!!

32 comments

  6. Madonna. Because even as the industry, and the trends, continue to change she remains relevant and successful.

  10. JAMES JEAN!!! I love him so so so much, he is one of the most talented artists of the last decade. For those of you who are not familiar with his work look here http://www.jamesjean.com/
    It’s not really pop art, more sub-culture art and illustration but so so beautiful 🙂

  12. FAVOURITE POP ARTIST KYLIE MINOGUE. SHE TALENTED IN SINGING, ACTRESS AND HER STRENGTH IN RECOVERING FROM BREAST CANCER.

  14. Not really pop but ALICE COOPER! The music, the theatrics, the showmanship. What a man! Absolutely love him, he can do rock, pop, metal, ballads and ROCK them all 😀

  17. Pink – she’s true to her self and her music in an industry that wants to pigeonhole artists. Also, her live shows are incredible – how many singers can perform a note-perfect version of a song hanging upside down 20ft in the air?!

  20. The Beatles. They should be the definition of popular music! Not only is their whole back catalogue immensely impressive, they’ve paved the way for many future artists.

  25. Sexy Rod Stewart he just seems to keep going!
    Excellent songs over the years.

  26. Madonna is the Queen, but wish she would cover her bits up now as it makes me feel sick!

  27. Adam Ant ~ without a shadow of a doubt THE best and sexiest man ever to walk the planet.

  32. Pop is not really my thing…but if I had to choose I would listen to George Michael. That man can sing!!

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