Bill Hammond: Across the evening sky

Bill Hammond: Across the evening sky

Bill Hammond was an artist with a singular vision. One of the greats of Aotearoa’s art history, his paintings of bird-people occupying mythologised landscapes empty of human inhabitants have mesmerised audiences for three decades. 

This book shows the artist at his finest. 

Features:

• Huge images and details of some of Hammond’s finest paintings
• An exclusive interview between the legendary Bill Hammond and fellow artist Tony de Lautour 
• Engaging, readable texts by Rachael King, Nic Low, Paul Scofield, Ariana Tikao and Peter Vangioni
• Responses to Hammond’s practice by artists including Fiona Pardington, Marlon Williams and Shane Cotton among others.

Author: Peter Vangioni
Publisher: Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu