{"title":"Celia Paul","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelia Paul\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acclaimed British artist and author known for her evocative and deeply personal works. Her books offer an intimate glimpse into her life and artistic journey, often exploring themes of love, identity, and the intricate relationships between art and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this category is \u003cem\u003eLetters to Gwen John\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant collection of letters from Celia to the early 20th-century artist Gwen John. Through these letters, readers can experience the fascinating interplay between two artists separated by time yet united by their creative spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection provides a unique opportunity to delve into the mind of Celia Paul, offering insights that are both reflective and inspiring. Ideal for those passionate about art, biography, and the nuanced connections between historic and contemporary creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"letters-to-gwen-john","title":"Letters to Gwen John","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique combination of memoir and artistic biography, interspersed with original artworks, from the acclaimed artist and author of \u003cem\u003eSelf-Portrait\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are both painters. We can connect to each other through images, in our own unvoiced language. But I will try and reach you with words. Through talking to you I may come alive and begin to speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelia Paul has felt a lifelong connection to the artist Gwen John. There are extraordinary parallels in their lives and work. Both have always made art on their own terms. Both were involved with older male artists. Both worked hard to keep themselves and the sacred flame of their creativity from being extinguished by others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetters to Gwen John\u003c\/em\u003e is Paul's imagined correspondence with this groundbreaking painter. These intimate, passionate, haunting letters offer a unique form of memoir and conversation, and an unforgettable insight into a life devoted to making art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Beautiful, tender, and riveting. I have taken this book into my heart'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCLAIRE-LOUISE BENNETT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A beguiling, singular work of art - a portrait of two lives, entwined through time and space'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDAILY TELEGRAPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692217426156,"sku":"9781529919974","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529919974.jpg?v=1725553895"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/celia-paul.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}