(our best) reality proves very little 1966

Curator: Corita Kent's vibrant screen print, "(our best) reality proves very little," explodes with color and typographic energy. Editor: It's like a visual shout! The bold letters and shapes create a feeling of playful defiance, almost mocking certainty. Curator: Kent's work often combines text and image, drawing inspiration from pop culture, theology, and social justice. See how the fragmented words invite contemplation. Editor: Absolutely, the layering and juxtaposition of colors and letterforms disrupt traditional reading. It's a deconstruction of language itself. The handwritten text within the blue circle adds another layer, like a personal annotation. Curator: It echoes her teaching philosophy, emphasizing intuition and questioning established norms. "Reality proves very little," indeed, questioning our assumptions of knowledge and certainty. Editor: It's a powerful statement, really. It pushes us to embrace ambiguity and to value our own experiences, rather than relying on fixed ideas. This print leaves me buzzing with questions.