Journey into
abstraction
‘Just a fella who paints pictures’ is how artist John Sprakes describes himself, but John’s work is very much more complex than that. Journey into Abstraction describes John’s journey from figurative painting to abstract, revealing a fascinating insight into the work of one of Britain’s leading artists. From his early years and time spent at Edinburgh College of Art and in National Service right up to the present day, this beautifully produced book is lavishly illustrated with many of John’s paintings, reproduced next to verses of the poetry that has inspired him.
Journey into Abstraction by John Sprakes is available from www.ypdbooks.com and direct from the artist at www.johnsprakes.com. An exhibition of John’s work is currently on show at the Barn Gallery, Patchings, Nottingham, until 23 June.