Negative Space

By Lilly Dancyger

Book Overview

A daughter's unflinching exploration of her artist father's life, addiction, and legacy in the vibrant East Village art scene of the 1980s.

Lilly Dancyger confronts her past and seeks to understand her father, Joe Schactman, a sculptor whose life was marked by both artistic brilliance and a harrowing struggle with addiction. Through his provocative art, Dancyger pieces together a portrait of a man she idolized, even as his addiction cast a shadow over their family. This memoir navigates the complexities of grief, inheritance, and the search for meaning in the face of absence.

Negative Space is a poignant exploration of family, art, and the enduring power of memory. For readers of literary memoirs, those grappling with loss, and anyone drawn to stories of resilience and self-discovery. Experience a heartbreaking yet ultimately hopeful journey through art, addiction, and the indelible bond between a daughter and her father.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 195163103X
• ISBN13: 9781951631031
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Santa Fe Writer's Project
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"