Wet and Wild 1967

Corita Kent, a Catholic nun and pop artist, made "Wet and Wild" using screen printing techniques. Her work emerged during a time of significant social upheaval, including the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War, issues which influenced her artistic vision. This print, with its bold colors and fragmented text, invites us to consider themes of faith and social justice. The words "Wet and Wild" evoke a sense of liberation and the transformative power of water, perhaps alluding to baptism. Kent often incorporated quotes from diverse sources into her work. In this instance, it seems Kent is thinking about the relationship between grape juice, communion, and reconciliation. “He is inviting us to participate in wall breaking.” Kent’s art was her ministry. She was deeply committed to dialogue and change. "Wet and Wild" acts as a visual sermon, urging us to engage with the world.