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someday is now

1/16/2017

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I have a new favorite artist + I'm so excited to share! 
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How had I never heard of Corita Kent?
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Francis Elizabeth Kent joined the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters of Los Angeles, California in the 1930s.
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She took the name of Sister Mary Corita, attended school for art, and in time became a beloved art teacher at Immaculate Heart College.
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I love these images of the Mary's Day celebrations she helped to organize at the college in the 1960s. Christianity should be this joyous!
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Corita Kent became known for her clever mixture of ubiquitous advertisements, lettering, and pop art in the 1960s. She used these consumerist words and images in stirring combination with poetry and religious references. The result are these powerful, yet contemplative images.
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My eye is drawn to the bold colors and simplistic lines, while my heart and mind are stirred by the text. The messages are powerful, and yet the colors and shapes keep the overall message full of hope and light. Corita, you speak my language.
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All of these images come from the beautiful, comprehensive book Someday is Now :: The Art of Corita Kent edited by Ian Berry + Michael Duncan. I was lucky enough to find this book at my amazing public library.  :)

For a little bit more of Corita Kent...I don't think I've ever seen such an amazing google images search page!

Love,
​Jane
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Elisa
1/17/2017 03:11:37 am

This looks indeed very lovely. The bold colours and simple slogans are a feast to the eye!

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Jane link
1/17/2017 04:04:28 pm

Glad you liked it! :)

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