Beyond Time : The Art of Alfred Van Loen

This truly comprehensive & fully illustrated art book, which includes color plates, as well as black & white photographs of the late artist Alfred Van Loen's powerful works in stone, wood, & various other media is assembled to bring you a chronological overview of his career. "His art has obviously evolved out of an extraordinary prolific imagination as he synthesizes all that has occupied his mind & spirit. Each of his sculptures has a monumentality that makes a powerful impact which he increases with every viewing," writes Eleanor Flomenhaft in her essay included in this book. Spanning over four decades of the artist's accomplishments, the focus of this book is the spirit which moved Van Loen to create his incomparable works & the enormous talent presented. Van Loen's sculptures have been exhibited internationally & are in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. His career as an artist & also as an art professor has won him numerous awards from his community & beyond. This book is testament to his dedication & love of his chosen profession.Flomenhaft, Eleanor is the author of 'Beyond Time : The Art of Alfred Van Loen', published 1993 under ISBN 9781883269012 and ISBN 1883269016.