Description
OCAÑA
Book Summary
This collective volume delves into the figure of José Pérez Ocaña, one of the most admired, free, and transgressive artists of the Spanish Transition. Through a multidisciplinary lens, the work brings together an outstanding group of authors who investigate his work, from his "sexile" to his obsession with religious imagery in his paintings and performances. The reader will find texts by those close to him, such as Ventura Pons and Nazario, as well as two unpublished documents by the artist himself. A book that unravels the mystery of an absolutely free creator whose brilliance has reached our present day.
What is it about?
What is it about the figure of Ocaña that, forty years after his death, continues to spark admiration? Coordinated by Carlos Barea, this collective volume attempts to answer this question through an exhaustive analysis of the life and work of one of the most prominent artists of the Catalan counterculture of the late seventies and early eighties. With the intention of shedding light on a character about whom much has been said but little has been written, the book examines his artistic-cultural context, his near-forced "sexile," and his obsession with religious imagery. It includes texts by those close to him, such as film director Ventura Pons and his close friend Nazario, an interview with his twin brother, and two unpublished documents: a biographical account signed by the artist himself and a handwritten letter to Felipe de Paco.
Main Topics
- Biography and artistic legacy of José Pérez Ocaña
- Counterculture and transgression during the Spanish Transition
- Sexile and forced migration due to sexual identity
- Religious imagery in performance and pictorial art
- Analysis of the cultural and artistic context of Barcelona in the seventies and eighties
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the history of contemporary Spanish art, cultural studies, and LGTBIQ+ memory. It will also be of great value to those who wish to know the figure of Ocaña in depth beyond the clichés, as well as for researchers and fans of the counterculture and artistic activism of the Transition.
What this book offers
- A multidisciplinary and rigorous vision of Ocaña's life and work, with texts by specialists and direct witnesses.
- Unpublished documents by the artist himself, such as a biographical account and a handwritten letter, which offer a unique perspective.
- An in-depth analysis of the artistic and social context that surrounded one of the freest and most transgressive figures of the Catalan counterculture.
Technical Specifications
- Author: OCAÑA. EL ETERNO BRILLO DEL SOL DE CANTILLANA, VARIOUS AUTHORS
- Publisher: DOS BIGOTES
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ARTS GENERAL ASPECTS, ARTISTS, ART MONOGRAPHS, BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL, CULTURAL STUDIES
- Collection: DOS BIGOTES
- Publication date: September 2023
- Number of pages: 254
- Weight: 453 g
Editorial Review
Ocaña. El eterno brillo del Sol de Cantillana is a reference work for those who wish to understand the complexity of an artist who defied the norms of his time. The combination of first-hand testimonies, unpublished documents, and a multidisciplinary approach makes this volume a necessary contribution to studies on art, memory, and sexual dissent in contemporary Spain. Its reading is especially valuable for those looking to go beyond the iconic image of Ocaña and delve into the deeper layers of his legacy.