Jeanette Winter
Sister Corita's Words and Shapes
Sister Corita's Words and Shapes
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Sister Corita, a nun, educator, and activist, was a celebrated pop artist known for her bold, graphic pop art that called for peace, equality, and justice. Despite the diocese labeling her work as "blasphemous," she continued creating and fighting for what she believed was right, inspiring young readers with her legacy as a teacher, activist, and artist.
Format: Hardback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2021
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Jeanette Winter, the acclaimed picture book creator, unveils the lesser-known tale of Sister Corita, a remarkable nun, educator, and activist who achieved fame as a celebrated pop artist while crafting works intended to inspire goodness in others. Renowned by some as the "Pop Art Nun," Sister Corita garnered widespread recognition for her audacious and graphic pop art, which fervently advocates for peace, equality, and justice. At the tender age of eighteen, she entered the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart convent, where Sister Corita was nurtured to pursue her profound passion for art. Eventually, she secured her master's degree and embarked on a career as an art teacher.
The vibrant and dynamic pop art movement ignited Sister Corita's creative spirit, leading her to produce powerful screen-printed artworks that addressed political and moral issues spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s. Despite the diocese's classification of her work as "blasphemous," Sister Corita remained steadfast in her artistic pursuits and unwavering in her commitment to what she believed was right. Through her art, she fervently called for an end to the Vietnam War and tirelessly advocated for women's rights, civil rights, and tolerance and love during a period of profound social upheaval. Sister Corita's remarkable legacy as a teacher, activist, and artist, characterized by her extraordinary creativity, boundless compassion, and unwavering perseverance, will undoubtedly inspire and resonate with young readers.
Weight: 354g
Dimension: 213 x 237 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781534496019
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