Bambi

Beni Bischof

As with Rambo, Beni Bischof watched the film Bambi (Walt Disney, 1942) over and over again while sitting in front of the TV and painting hundreds of works. From hand-written artworks to loose watercolour figures and more abstract shapes, the book and exhibition at PLUS-ONE Galley in Antwerp is an entertaining and unique interpretation of these two iconic films.

Bambi has long been a cross-cultural symbol: birth, life, death, rebirth, the endless circle of life. Bambi became synonymous and moral pioneer for the good and pure in humans. A desirable role model for generations, regardless of culture and religion. But the name Bambi is repeatedly misappropriated: the annual awarded German media and television prize bears the name Bambi. As a trophy for the achievements the winner receives a golden fawn. Also, thousands nurseries, baby shops or hotels are called Bambi. In the 1970s, the image of the innocent fawn became quite battered. Russ Meyer, the big-breasted Sexplotation films cult figure, was one of the first who destroyed Bambi as a symbol of the innocent and good.

Nieves Books是一家位于瑞士苏黎世的独立出版社，由平面设计师Benjamin Sommerhalder成立于2001年，专注于出版艺术家书籍和Zines. Nieves，这间品味独特的出版社和小书店，将简单而充满艺术气息的书籍于读者间传阅欣赏的同时，也将zines的独立自由精神传播至世界各地。

尺寸：21 x 29.7 cm
印刷：Color Offset
页数：260P
出版：2017年

出品：Nieves Books（苏黎世）
网站：http://www.nieves.ch/
作者：Beni Bischof
网站：http://www.benibischof.ch

Price: 46 USD