Silk-screen printing, an artistic medium serving Corita Kent's commitments
Corita Kent chose the silkscreen technique, which she helped to establish as an artistic medium in its own right.
In the context of the 1960s and 1970s, the emancipation of youth, the affirmation of feminist movements, the emergence of American artistic counterculture currents and the profusion of consumer society codes were sources of inspiration for Corita Kent. In the '60s, her work became more politically engaged, prompting viewers to reflect on poverty, racism, war and social injustice, and her work became aligned with the Pop Art movement.
His creations convey his messages of love and faith to as many people as possible.
His bold, colorful silkscreens combine images from advertising and newspapers with texts ranging from Bible verses to slogans, song lyrics and literature.
His career, the new graphic language, the exhibition
Corita Kent is an artist, educator and social justice activist.
This exhibition looks back at her personal journey, her commitments and the new graphic language she launched. "Corita Kent. The Joyful Revolution" brings together over thirty original works of art by the American artist. The exhibition also features an installation by Catching Sight, part of the Corita Art Center's exhibition series, including a selection of rarely-seen 35mm slides made by Corita Kent, as well as a major installation presenting her work, her life and her work.
Our partnership with the École des Arts Décoratifs de Paris reflects the importance we attach to the graphic dimensions of our work and the pedagogical dimension of our teaching. This partnership has enabled students to conceptualize, propose and produce seven textile silkscreen banners, presented in this exhibition.
Corita Kent was professor and head of the art department at Immaculate Heart College. This exhibition also documents the little-known story of the community of students, teachers and the Order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who once learned and taught at this college. Her extraordinary vision and artistic skills as a teacher helped transform the small campus into a vibrant hub of artistic innovation and a singular model of community and social engagement.
The OPUS 6 festival at the Collège des Bernardins
This exhibition is part of the OPUS 6 Festival at the Collège des Bernardins, which echoes the work of Corita Kent. Concerts will focus on an American theme, with a symphonic concert dedicated to three major figures in 20th-century American music, and a panorama ranging from ragtime to new art music (piano).
Several film screenings and meetings will round off this sixth opus.
Location
Collège des Bernardins
20 rue de Poissy
75005 Paris 5
Official website
www.collegedesbernardins.fr
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More information
Open Monday to Saturday Sunday, 13/10, 20/10, 17/11, 24/11, 15/12, 22/12 10 am to 6 pm
