216 pages Edited by Elzo Durt Text(s) by Sillo Durt, Micheal Sacchi and John Dwyer Designed by Elzo Durt and Collin Hotermans 29 x 21 cm Language: French Paperback Publisher: Timeless First edition of 500 copies 2024
Complete Works 2 (2017-2023), a new collection of Elzo Durt’s works, is the perfect companion to the previous opus (showcasing the years from 2003 to 2016) and offers on more than 200 pages the latest productions of this Stakhanovist of visual Cut-Up. His unique style remains universally recognisable with his flamboyant scenes highlighted by his trademark supercharged colours.
In this 6 year-retrospective, the common thread is still music with posters featuring names reflecting the eclectic tastes of the artist: Osees, The Hives, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, L7, The Queen Of The Stone Age, Laurent Garnier and many others.
Elzo’s flagship collaborations have continued over the years with some new ones appearing here including Volcom, the Born Bad record label, but also the Rockerill Festival or the Brasserie Surréaliste de Bruxelles.
The book is not composed in a strict monographic style like the previous one, as the artist and the publisher preferred to opt for a full page layout and Elzo has removed the names from some of his designs so that they become pure illustrations. Furthermore, regarding printing, the publisher chose to significantly enhance the quality of reproductions and in particular of the colors, thanks to brand new printing techniques using an exceptional high-volume CMYK+ production device.
