Hot book alert! @troymichie 'Rock of Eye' is NEW from @sigliopress @followriversinstitute and @caaminla To tailor a garment by “rock of eye” is to rely on the drape—on experience over mathematical measurement—in the fitting process. It is a kind of drawing in space—a freehand, an intuition, a trust of materials. 'Rock of Eye,' published on the occasion of Montes-Michie’s solo exhibition at the California African American Museum, is a collection of the artist’s collages, drawings, and found and woven images sourced from vintage erotic magazines, French tailoring magazines, found photographs and other materials. These materials are familiar from Montes-Michie’s recent large-scale paintings and collages that center on the Black male body and his series that traces the social history and form of the zoot suit. Troy Montes-Michie was born in El Paso and his practice reflects his experience growing up along the US/Mexico border. This book is a study in ambiguity between portraiture and landscape; his are the cuts and folds of patterning and mapping. In 'Rock of Eye,' Montes-Michie’s stitches suture histories and geographies; they establish thresholds for crossing; his needle hits rock. Including essays by #TinaCampt and editor @andreaanderssonrivers with an interview by @brenthayesedwards 'Rock of Eye' is a tactile and sensuous artist’s book recalling the form of fabric swatch books and affirming that collage is an art of selection. Afterword by #cameronshaw Read more via linkinbio. #troymontesmichie #collage #rockofeye #tailoring #yellowthread https://www.instagram.com/p/CXJ0LsuJyAC/?utm_medium=tumblr