A QUEST FOR MEANING: THE ART & POETRY OF JERRY PFAFFL
A QUEST FOR MEANING: THE ART & POETRY OF JERRY PFAFFL
Jerry Pfaffl
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A Quest For Meaning presents the profound and multifaceted work of Jerry Pfaffl, an artist whose intricate ink drawings and incisive poetry converge to form a deeply introspective and mythologically rich narrative. Influenced by the visionary traditions of William Blake and Max Beckmann, as well as the rebellious ethos of the Beat Generation writers, Pfaffl’s work grapples with themes of personal transformation, spirituality, and social critique. Through symbolic imagery—often dark, grotesque, and charged with surreal elements—Pfaffl explores an inward journey that challenges conventional perspectives, inviting readers to uncover the hidden self.
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ISBN: 9780977880669
12 x 9.75 inches | 305 x 248 mm
108 pages
$25 | €23 | £21
Publication date: 2016Jerry Pfaffl (1936-2017) was a prolific artist and poet celebrated for his intricate ink drawings and evocative verse which blend personal mythology with sharp social commentary. He earned his BA from the University of Wisconsin and his MA from San Jose State University. Pfaffl authored three books: Primus Rota, Eros & Psyche, and A Quest for Meaning. A dedicated anti-war activist and lifelong seeker of spiritual meaning, Pfaffl’s art explores themes of transformation, shamanism, and mysticism, offering viewers a world of surreal symbolism and introspective journeys.
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