{"product_id":"inner-light-the-portraiture-of-chris-levine-hardcover","title":"Inner Light: The Portraiture of Chris Levine - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHelen Chislett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNicholas Cullinan Obe\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis exquisitely produced two-volume monograph is the definitive celebration of a visual artist whose pioneering use of light and technology has transformed contemporary portraiture and installation art. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA deluxe edition presented in a beautifully designed slipcase. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first volume features his most well-known portraits, including \u003ci\u003eLightness of Being\u003c\/i\u003e--the serene and now-iconic image of Queen Elizabeth II with her eyes closed--alongside luminous portraits of Kate Moss, Grace Jones, the Dalai Lama, and Sir Elton John. Levine's ability to blend cutting-edge technology with a meditative, ethereal quality redefines traditional portraiture, capturing not only the physical likeness of his subjects but also their inner presence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second volume gives the story of Levine's life and how he made the transition from designer to artist. Starting from his childhood and studying at Chelsea College of Art, the book highlights his large-scale installations and sculptural work, his dynamic public art projects--including light shows for Massive Attack and striking installations at the Eden Project--as well as his commercial work for the likes of Nissan and Swarovski. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt also examines his 2020-21 site-specific work at Houghton Hall, where his innovative use of light transformed the historic space and landscaped grounds. Elegantly designed and printed with premium finishes--including spot UV, foil stamping, and fold-out pages--this slipcased edition is a stunning tribute to one of the most groundbreaking portrait artists of our time and an essential volume for collectors and art aficionados.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelen Chislett\u003c\/b\u003e's writing on arts and design has appeared in numerous national newspapers and magazines over the last thirty years. She is the author of over twenty books, including \u003ci\u003eCraft Britain, Modern English Interiors, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStar Pieces. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 11.98 x 10.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43753641771143,"sku":"9783791377957","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/NzWX9UcyxF9783791377957.webp?v=1769079058","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/inner-light-the-portraiture-of-chris-levine-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}