Corita Kent (1918–1986)

I'm crushing on Corita Kent right now. In terms of her philosophy of learning, creativity, and being a passionate observer and member of the world. Plus, she's the complete forerunner of Keri Smith, which I didn't realize until now. That being said, this book is Of Its Time - think old-school typography and 60's style slogans about peace, love, and all that. Nonetheless, there's much wisdom to be gleaned and internalized.

The provocative and elaborate serigraphy of radical American artist, educator and Catholic nun, Corita Kent

Radical American artist, educator and Catholic nun, Corita Kent’s (1918–86) provocative and elaborate serigraphy has entranced audiences for over four decades. Originally completed in 1968, Kent’s International Signal Code Alphabet encompasses a series of 26 kaleidoscopic serigraphs integrating scripture, typography, image, icon and the maritime flags of the International Code of show more Signals.

As 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of both the series’ completion and the centennial of Kent’s birth, this celebratory publication, produced in collaboration with the Corita Art Center, reproduces for the first time the International Signal Code Alphabet in this handsome and eye-grabbing yellow clothbound volume.

An informative introduction written by Corita Art Center Director, Ray Smith, and a foreword authored by artist and curator Aaron Rose accompany the serigraphs. show less

The best kind of Catholic social teachings.