Name: Expressions of an Artist
Brand: Austin Macauley Publishers
SKU: 9781035868117
Price: 30.99 GBP
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Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Author: Frances Wassermann Bildner

‘I wonder the wonder, freedom of freedoms, play for you nightly and sing in the rain. I pray for your ghosts to let you off lightly, lessen and get rid of your terrible pain.’

Expressions of An Artist: The Whole Shebang is a raw, in-depth form of personal expression through the intricate use of English. Frances Bildner’s brave writing speaks from a place of pure honesty and beauty, using a masterful artistry with words to create this unforgettable collection. Using a potent mix of poetry, prose and a stream-of-consciousness style of writing, Bildner creates a completely unique piece that is haunting and moving at the deepest levels. Above all, Bildner emphasises the importance of love, of relationships, of seeing the world and of having an open mind. Her passion for living life away from the beaten track is clear, and her skill with words is nothing short of inspiring.

Frances Wassermann Bildner has been an artist and writer of expressions for a great deal of her life.

Born in Buenos Aires to a German Jewish family, the first seven years of her life were spent in this sunny, colourful part of the world. The palette of her paintings is influenced by this part of the world. She has lived in New York and London and these cities and their vitality also contribute to her writing and painting. She has lived and continues to live a concentrated life filled with adventures. She loves her family, friends, people, travel and cafes. She would like to travel to different parts of warm climates, sit in cafes and write and paint more.

She is the kind of woman that brings all of herself to every part of everything she does. Courageous in her transparency of character, real in the truest sense of the word and unrelenting in her pursuit of what is right and good. Someone who will fight your corner simply because you have been put there – she looks for no judgement or recompense – only that those she comes into contact with respect the individual, celebrate the individual and show compassion for those who don’t dare. Frances has a warmth that is deep within and exudes safety and sensitivity. She is fiercely soft and strong. Quite unassuming, this wonderful woman writes her expressions from all her edges and deep corners, giving those who cannot express in the same way a platform and understanding that is sorely rare. Her pain is tangible, her laughter all-embracing and she gives it all with generosity and spirit. To meet her is to be fed and to read her work is to be constantly nourished in the times when she is not around. She gives herself so generously in these expressions so that you can have them for yourself. An incredible daughter, mother, grandmother and friend, living life by the seat of her pants in the only way she knows. Please join her for the ride; all are welcome and with each page you turn, you get a piece of this exceptional artist to hold you as you come face to face with what it really means to live.

Customer Reviews

5.0

4 reviews

lisaannejenkins

A colorful, extravagant piece of work that allows you to understand the artists work more fully.
RLW

These are poems and reflections about how it feels to feel - immediate, direct, spontaneous. Frances' hands-on voice reminds us that our feelings - wherever they are and however unresolved or not entirely understood - are always valid.
Catherine McAllister

This work pulses with emotion...it's a tough read but the most memorable book I have read this year......not for the faint hearted Highly recomended
Amazon Customer

Expressions of an Artist by Frances Wasserman Bildner This book is a true tour-de-force, an unique combination of powerful stream of consciousness writing, both prose and poetic, and extraordinarily vibrant abstract paintings. Born into an old, prosperous and talented German Jewish Hamburg family Frances Wasserman Bildner has written and painted all her life, mainly in Buenos Aires, London and New York City where has exhibited and been represented in museums and private collections. Wherever she is she has always brought with her her own, and her family’s deep life memories, some happy some sad, some peaceful some horrendously awful, some funny others hard to read. Some of gentle love affairs, others of flights half way around the world to escape the Nazis. Friends suggested I read Expression of an Artist but I was dubious knowing little of poetry and less of modern abstract art. But I bought it and found a truly wonderful book. I hesitate to call it a book. It is so much more. It is an insight to a very talented and wonderful woman. Opening it is like slicing open the living soul of the creator, emotions so clearly defined, anger, joy and delight laid bare pulse through the pages, there is a lot of anger but a lot of love too, particularly for the young, her young. To paraphrase: “to read it is to know Her”. I suspect she has enjoyed much good love in her life, she seems a loveable lady. She speaks with a passionate tone and a genuine honesty and if unhappy with the way things are done is not slow to say so. So, did I really like it! It’s not always an easy read, not a cover to cover blockbuster, but a dip in book when you need some beautiful words and some original thought. Read bits again to fully grasp the full majesty and inner sense of France’s astounding prose. Should I send it to my 90 year old Aunt Dolly for Christmas? Probably not! But if I knew a young Dorothy Parker I’d send her a copy without delay. A terrific book, a terrific read, thoughtful and thought provoking. A unique combination of ink and paint. It moved me with it’s words of honest passion. Try it. I’d be disappointed if you were not as thrilled as I was. Keep it by your bedside as I do Mine.