Pollock, Griselda, Generations and Geographies in the Visual Arts, New York: Routledge Publishing, 1996. [Orlan: artist in the post-human age of mechanical reincarnation: body as ready (to be re-) made, Hirschhorn, Michelle; 110-134]
This chapter regarding Orlan’s most famous work, The Reincarnation of St Orlan could not be surpassed. Not only does it provide a concise and valuable history or Orlans work, but Hirschhorn’s brilliant writing covers almost every conceptual aspect conceivable on Orlans operations. Whether it be on the subject of politics, social, cultural or personal matters, Hirschhorn is detailed and compelling.
Deitch, Jeffrey, Post Human, New York : North American distribution, DAP/Distributed Art Publishers, 1992.
Post-Human is a book that gives a basic and fundamental picture of what the style is all about. It not only describes the main concepts and practices of artists participating in Post Human art but also provides many images by artists who have made a very distinctive mark in this style such as Wim Delvoye and Robert Gober
As of 2011, www.orlan.net
The site directly connected to the artist, this site provides images, video, literature, and information on commissions and exhibitions that covers her work with a large spectrum of mediums and themes. For those who want to know more on Orlan as a person, her biography is also present, as is the bibliography for the site. For pretty much anything on Orlan, this site seems the best.
As of 11 April 2005, http://www.izinsizgosteri.net/asalsayi37/Kubilay.Akman_ing.37.html
This site contains an article that centralises itself around the famous Reincarnation of St Orlan operations. It speaks in a less formal and encompassing manner than the books I used but does allow for a more accessible and relatable read.
As of 29 April 2009, http://theirishcritic.com/new-york-theatre/feminism-and-representation-an-interview-with-orlan/
This interview with Orlan reveals her opinions on feminism within her work, her intentions, political and social views as well as giving an insight to her artist thought processes. It helps when trying to understand Orlan’s intentions and practices as well as understanding her morals.
Heartney, Elanor, Art and Today, London, Phaidon Publishing 2008; Chapter - Art and Identity 242-265
This is a great source for understanding the concept of identity. It includes artists otherwise not necessarily appreciated as artists working with identity as well as other who demonstrate identity’s key role in art. Aspects of life including gender, culture, race and social life are focused on to take the viewers understanding of identity beyond the physical form. It did not help as much when researching for Orlan’s work as post-humanism was not a major focus. It did however help with issues of feminism.
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