Melissa Gronlund Knihy

A debut poetry collection that asks the age old question: if you throw a pineapple in a pool - would it sink or float?

Focusing on the intersection of contemporary art and digital culture, this analysis explores how the internet and social media have transformed art production since the mid-2000s. It examines the influence of significant events, including the 2008 financial crisis and ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, on artistic practices and the broader art landscape. The book highlights the evolving role of digital technologies in shaping artistic expression and the dynamics of the art world.

Exploring themes of identity, gender, consumerism, and the media, Rachel Maclean's eyepopping work uses the visual tropes and references of the internet-era to create a commentary on contemporary life. This book presents a considerable body of work, consisting of eight videos and four print series that span Maclean's career so far. It features an introductory essay by Melissa Gronlund that explores how the artist melds fairy tales, childhood, politics and capitalism, and a text by writer William Davies looking at the themes of happiness and surveillance in the video Feed Me. Also included is an interview with the artist, which gives an insight into her influences, themes and working practices.

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A poetic project of preservation and sense of place. Rich imagery and language dives deep into the lives of coastal communities in the far north of Norway, from debut poet, Melissa Davies