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Kim Noble: From Electrifying Shows to Unconventional Books
25 May
Summary
- Artist Kim Noble launches book 'In Pursuit of a Wonderful Nothing'.
- Book explores creative process and personal search for a curator.
- Noble embraces tangibility of his new literary creation.
Performance artist Kim Noble has transitioned to literature with his book, 'In Pursuit of a Wonderful Nothing.' Noble, known for his boundary-pushing multimedia happenings that explore life's bleakness, describes the book as a decade-long endeavor.
The graphic novel, initially rejected by publishers, delves into the creation process and Noble's personal quest for an Icelandic curator who vanished twenty years prior. The book's structure is a collage of text and drawings, reflecting its scrapbook and photo album nature.
Noble finds a new sense of accomplishment in the tangible form of his book, a stark contrast to the burden he often feels from his live performances. He is also currently a full-time caregiver for his mother, influencing his ongoing artistic endeavors.
Despite challenges in staging transgressive work and shrinking opportunities, Noble expresses enjoyment in the focused nature of writing and drawing for his book. His literary debut, 'In Pursuit of a Wonderful Nothing,' marks a significant, albeit unconventional, step in his artistic career.
