From New York Times bestsellingauthor of EyesThat Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, and critically acclaimed illustrator,Cátia Chien comes a moving, powerful picture bookabout the life and work of activist and artist, Ai Weiwei.He [Ai Weiwei] felt the life jacketsand an idea curled and crested through his fingertips.The way it always did.Told in Joanna Ho’s signature lyrical writing, this is thestory that shines a light on Ai Weiwei and hisjourney, specifically how the Life Jackets exhibit at KonzerthausBerlin came to be. As conditions for refugees worsened, Ai Weiweiwas inspired by the discarded life jackets on the shores of Lesbosto create a bold installation that would grab the attentionof the world.Cátia Chien masterfully portrays the intricate life ofAi Weiwei with inspirations from woodblock printing and a specialemphasis on the colour orange, the same colour of the life jacketsthat became a beacon of hope. Through Cátia’sdynamic and stunning illustrations, we see how Ai Weiweibecame the activist and artist he is today while proving thepower of art within humanity. the perfect way to introduce artist and activist, Ai Weiwei,to childrena stunning gift for the young art-lovers in your lifean informative and powerful book.
