be patient 1967

Curator: Immediately, I get this warm, almost vintage, comforting feeling. The colors, that slightly off-kilter text... it's like a hug for your eyeballs. Editor: Indeed. This screenprint is by Corita Kent. While undated, it embodies her 1960s pop-infused activism, urging reflection through visual and textual layers. Notice how "PATIENT" is mirrored, forcing us to pause. Curator: Exactly! It's not just about instant gratification, is it? The text... "Be patient toward all that is unsolved"... it's permission to not have all the answers. Editor: Absolutely. Kent's work often countered the societal pressures of the time, advocating for empathy and questioning prevailing norms through her art. Curator: I love that she uses her art to remind us that the journey, even the messy, uncertain parts, is the whole point. Editor: Precisely. And perhaps, that embracing the unresolved is where true growth lies.