The Beginning of Miracles: XIX 1953

Corita Kent made this print, The Beginning of Miracles: XIX, using simple shapes and a limited palette. The marks are playful, like she was experimenting to see what shapes would emerge. For me, that's what artmaking is all about – a process of discovery. Looking closely, you can see how the white ink sits on top of the paper. It has a slightly raised, almost textural quality. The images feel ghost-like, only just appearing into being. I particularly like the shapes that look like bowls in the center – they appear empty but also full of potential. Kent’s work reminds me of some of the graphic artists of the 60s, like Sister Mary Karen, who embraced a similar sense of experimentation. It's a reminder that art is a continuous conversation, always open to new interpretations.