Matthew Burgess

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Enormous Smallness is a nonfiction picture book about the poet E.E. cummings. Here E.E.'s life is presented in a way that will make children curious about him and will lead them to play with words and ask plenty of questions as well. Lively and informative, the book also presents some of Cummings's most wonderful poems, integrating them seamlessly into the story to give the reader the music of his voice and a spirited, sensitive introduction to his poetry.
In keeping with the epigraph of the book -- "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are," Matthew Burgess's narrative emphasizes the bravery it takes to follow one's own vision and the encouragement E.E. received to do just that.

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"Burgess describes Haring discovering Robert Henri's The Art Spirit in college ("He felt as if the book was speaking directly to him"), encountering the large paintings of Pierre Alechinsky (he was "blown away"), and recognizing a common impulse in dancers at the West Village's Paradise Garage ("For Keith, drawing and painting were like dancing. He called it 'mind-to-hand flow'"). Cochran uses a thick black line to suggest Haring's creations, and renders figures in a Haring-esque style without seeming gimmicky. Of interest to young readers are Haring's frequent efforts to involve children in mural-making projects. The story, including a respectful acknowledgement of Haring's death from AIDS, makes the subject seem immediate and real--and presents a compelling vision of answering the call to create."
--Starred Review, Publishers Weekly

I would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are. I have done many projects with children of all ages. --Keith Haring

Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went.

Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s.
A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications.
Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honours Haring's life and art, along with his very special connection with kids.

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Corita Kent (1918-1986) lived a remarkable life as an artist, educator, nun, and activist. Unapologetically holding true to herself and her beliefs, Corita spread a powerful message of love, hope, and justice with her work, as it evolved from figurative and religious art, to serigraphs incorporating the sacred and the ordinary, to a sparser, more introspective style.
This timely story will draw readers into the life of a singular woman whose work and commitment invite us all to seek joy in the everyday, to observe the world with open eyes, and to question and see beyond the existing frameworks of society.
Thoughtfully written by Matthew Burgess and vibrantly illustrated by Kara Kramer, this beautiful biography, made in close collaboration with the Corita Art Center, includes reproductions of Corita's works, a chronology, and author and illustrator notes.

kenavo a écrit:Illustrations: Josh Cochran


Drawing on Walls
A Story of Keith Haring

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Keith Haring était un peintre et un homme hors du commun, au trait vibrant, qui abordait ses œuvres avec une spontanéité et un talent constants. De son enfance heureuse en Pennsylvanie, entouré de ses trois petites sœurs, à sa fulgurante carrière artistique dans le New-York des années 80, cet album retrace sa vie avec tendresse et enthousiasme, en évoquant avec délicatesse sa relation avec Juan DuBose ou la terrible maladie qui l’emporta à l’âge de 31 ans. Le récit de Matthew Burgess permet aux enfants de découvrir le parcours de ce muraliste d’une grande générosité, qui savait si bien s’adresser à eux. Josh Cochran utilise une ligne noire et épaisse dans ses illustrations qui saisissent pleinement le sens du mouvement et la fluidité de l'œuvre de Haring. Un hommage joyeux et vibrant qui appelle à la créativité.

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This moving and radiant story of the relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter, and the joy and promise passed down between them, begins one quiet dawn . . .

At once lyrical and profound, this enchantingly illustrated book is a joyful celebration of intergenerational relationships and of the secret treasures of childhood. Young readers and adults will delight in the memories and magic tucked away in the red tin box.