SISTER MARY CORITA KENT (1918-1986) original pencil signed limited edition serigraph print by internationally recognized artist

SISTER MARY CORITA KENT (1918-1986) original pencil signed limited edition serigraph print by internationally recognized artist

Sister Mary Corita Kent (1918-1986) became an artist of international note during the 1960's and 1970's for her primary colors imagery and designs featuring universal messages promoting love, peace, social justice, spirituality, and wonder at the incredibly complex world in which we live. Born in Iowa, Sister Corita, as she is commonly known, migrated to Los Angeles, where she developed her skills in serigraphy and screenprinting. During the 1950's she was studying at Otis/Chouinard and at USC in Los Angeles. A spiritual person, during the turbulent 1960's she began to weave messages into those images. The messages, which early on took from biblical sources, came to mix in pop culture of the time. After 1968 Corita devoted all of her time to creating art. I believe I read that she eventually renounced her religious vows. Corita's art (it is estimated that she created over 400 serigraph images between 1968 and her death) appeared in prints, posters, billboards, book covers, murals, and even the 1985 Love Stamp. She spent the final portion of her life in Boston, but her images and social messages held international appeal which has been perpetuated to this day by the active Corita Center, based in Los Angeles. See the website of that center. This print of the late 1970's, "may the heavens that protect us be sweet to you", of an edition of 200, (so marked by the artist next to her penciled signature) measures 17" by 21" in its simple blue framing. Condition is excellent, with unusually fresh colors and no staining. What might appear as light scrapes, such as above the signature area, are in fact shadows cast by slight scratches in the Plexi. Also, allow for a few reflections in a few images, showing as white streaks or dots. Shipping wizard figures are guesstimates. SEE HUNDREDS OF OTHER WORKS NOW IN MY SHOP.

Item ID: JB02100

$325 USD

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