The Bismarck Archipelago Art

This book features stunning, ephemeral creations made with natural materials such as plant fibre, light woods, bark cloth, and tree pith – among the most colorful of the Pacific Island arts. An inspiration to the German Expressionists and the Surrealists, these pieces combine color, fragility, and a sense of temporal purpose. Essays explore the art history of the region and set the beautifully photographed works in cultural context.