Nick Crowe and Ian Rawlinson

Manchester-based artists Nick Crowe and Ian Rawlinson have gained international recognition for their work--which articulates the complexities of faith by creating visual formulations simultaneously affirmative and highly critical--in recent years, developing a body of material dealing with pertinent contemporary issues about religious belief, its hold on the individual, and its continuing ability to define social constituency. "Nick Crowe & Ian Rawlinson: At 25 Meters "is a vibrant and intriguing volume covering a series of new video work commissioned by FACT for the exhibition of the same name. Exploring the theme of fire--its association with faith and celebration as well as its dual symbolism of hope and danger--the centerpiece of Crowe and Rawlinson's work is the breathtaking "At 25 Meters," in which a fierce pyrotechnic display gives off the appearance of unrestrained chaos, noise, and color. This fully illustrated companion volume provides not only a stunning display of the artists' work, but also a critical reflection on these leading figures of pyrotechnic and video art.Fact, E.W. is the author of 'Nick Crowe and Ian Rawlinson', published 2008 under ISBN 9781846311475 and ISBN 1846311470.