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Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita) — mary does laugh
Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita) — mary does laugh
Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita)

mary does laugh

1964

Created in 1964, this screenprint celebrates joy and laughter through its subject matter and visual language. The work presents an affirmative message about happiness and human experience. Bold colors and dynamic composition reflect the optimistic spirit of the piece. The artist uses typography and imagery to convey warmth and positivity. The layered printing technique creates visual complexity and textural richness.

Medium
screenprint in colors
Dimensions

Notes

Signed and titled to lower edge 'mary does laugh Sister Mary Corita IHM'. This work is from the edition of 50 and is identified in the archive as number 64-11. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist's studio, Los Angeles | Private Collection

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April 16, 2026

Estimate: $1,500$2,000

Lot 224

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Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita), mary does laugh, 1964

Created in 1964, this screenprint celebrates joy and laughter through its subject matter and visual language. The work presents an affirmative message about happiness and human experience. Bold colors and dynamic composition reflect the optimistic spirit of the piece. The artist uses typography and imagery to convey warmth and positivity. The layered printing technique creates visual complexity and textural richness.

Medium
screenprint in colors
Dimensions
75.9 x 99.7 cm
Year
1964
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

1960s Art, 20th Century, Mid-Career, Spiritual Joy, Bold Colors, Vibrant, Social Activism, American, Modernist Composition, Visual Warmth, Affirmative Message, Contemporary Religion, Printmaking, Expressive Language, Pop Art Influence, Screenprint, Typography, Colorful abstraction, Pop Art, Optimistic Spirit, Religious Artist, Color Composition, Bold Typography, Colorful, Female Artist, Screenprint Technique, Text-Based Art, Vibrant Colors, Joy And Laughter

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