I've had a life-long adoration of Curious George. But it's just recently I learned how aligned his authors were to his narrow and frequent escapes. H.A. and Margret Rey fled Nazi invasion and went on to lead remarkable lives. I love that they channeled their personalities and experiences into whimsical and effervescent adventures. It shows a brightness of spirit, and an inquisitive persistence I aspire to. Their books have been fixtures on my night stand as long as I can recall. I find it fascinating you don't even need to know a back story to really gain something from art.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
More Curious Than Ever
I've had a life-long adoration of Curious George. But it's just recently I learned how aligned his authors were to his narrow and frequent escapes. H.A. and Margret Rey fled Nazi invasion and went on to lead remarkable lives. I love that they channeled their personalities and experiences into whimsical and effervescent adventures. It shows a brightness of spirit, and an inquisitive persistence I aspire to. Their books have been fixtures on my night stand as long as I can recall. I find it fascinating you don't even need to know a back story to really gain something from art.
Labels:
books,
curious george,
elegies,
H.A. and Margret Rey,
illustration,
newsprint
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