The Beginning of Miracles: I 1953

Corita Kent made this print, The Beginning of Miracles: I, using what looks like a linocut technique, giving it that graphic, bold feel. The limited palette—almost monochromatic—pushes the focus onto the shapes and lines, which is where the magic happens, right? I’m really drawn to the way Kent carves out these scenes. You can almost feel the blade moving through the material. The textures she creates give depth and movement to a very simple, almost domestic scene. Take the zigzags at the top—totally playful and unexpected. Then you've got these vertical lines that could be curtains, or maybe just energy, framing the space. It reminds me of artists like Matisse, who also knew how to distill a scene down to its essence. Kent’s work shares that same spirit, turning everyday stuff into something miraculous, you know? It's a reminder that art isn't about perfection; it's about seeing and feeling.