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On the Tip of a Wave: How Ai Weiwei's Art Is Changing the Tide
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From New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, and critically acclaimed illustrator, Cátia Chien comes a moving, powerful picture book about the life and work of activist and artist, Ai Weiwei - a stunning gift for the young art-lovers in your life.
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He Ai Weiwei felt the life jackets and an idea curled and crested through his fingertips. The way it always did. Told in Joanna Ho's signature lyrical writing, this is the story that shines a light on Ai Weiwei and his journey, specifically how the Life Jackets exhibit at Konzerthaus Berlin came to be.
As conditions for refugees worsened, Ai Weiwei was inspired by the discarded life jackets on the shores of Lesbos to create a bold installation that would grab the attention of the world.
Catia Chien masterfully portrays the intricate life of Ai Weiwei with inspirations from woodblock printing and a special emphasis on the colour orange, the same colour of the life jackets that became a beacon of hope. Through Catia's dynamic and stunning illustrations, we see how Ai Weiwei became the activist and artist he is today while proving the power of art within humanity.
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The book offers inspiring insights into the role of art in addressing vital contemporary issues, as noted by Kirkus Reviews. According to Publishers Weekly, it tackles themes of political marginalisation and creative risk-taking with sophistication. It is praised by the School Library Journal as an outstanding biography that challenges perceptions of humanity, while Booklist describes it as visually stunning and thought-provoking.
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ISBN: 9781338715941
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 October 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Scholastic US
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Catia Chien
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 224.0mm
Height: 236.0mm
Weight: 370g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Joanna Ho is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of many children's books, including We Who Produce Pearls, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, and The Silence That Binds Us, her debut young adult novel, which received the Young Adult Honor for the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. She earned her master's in educational leadership at Berkeley, and her passion for equity in books and education is matched only by her love of homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Visit her at joannahowrites.com.
Cátia Chien is a Brazilian Taiwanese artist. She's the illustrator of such titles as The Bear and the Moon, which was a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal for Original Art winner and a Golden Kite Award for picture book illustration winner, A Boy and a Jaguar, an ALA Notable Book and recipient of the Schneider Family Book Award. Her art has been shown in galleries worldwide, including the Beijing National Gallery and the Bologna Children's Book Fair exhibition. She is also the founder of A Thousand Worlds, a curated picture book directory celebrating BIPOC creators.
She lives in California.
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