This book is the first comprehensive monograph on the celebrated Latvian-born, Los Angeles- and New York-based contemporary artist Vija Celmins. Spanning nearly three decades of her artistic career, it showcases stunning reproductions of her groundbreaking photo-realist paintings, intricate drawings, and prints of waves, celestial bodies, and spider webs. Additionally, it includes an interview between Celmins and artist Chuck Close, offering a deeper understanding of her creative process.
