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Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita) — U u are a tiger (from the circus alphabet series)
Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita) — U u are a tiger (from the circus alphabet series)
Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita)

U u are a tiger (from the circus alphabet series)

1968

Part of the Circus Alphabet series, this screenprint celebrates creativity and childhood wonder through playful design. The work features the letter U represented as a tiger, combining typography with imaginative animal imagery. Created in 1968, the piece demonstrates the artist's ability to engage viewers of all ages while maintaining artistic sophistication. The vibrant color palette and dynamic composition create an energetic visual experience. The series reflects the artist's interest in education and accessible art.

Medium
screenprint in colors
Dimensions

Notes

Signed to lower edge ‘Corita’. This work is from the edition of unknown size published by Hambly Studios, Santa Clara, CA and published by the artist. This work is included in the archive as number 68-51. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist's studio, Los Angeles | Private Collection

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April 16, 2026

Estimate: $800$1,200

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Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita), U u are a tiger (from the circus alphabet series), 1968

Part of the Circus Alphabet series, this screenprint celebrates creativity and childhood wonder through playful design. The work features the letter U represented as a tiger, combining typography with imaginative animal imagery. Created in 1968, the piece demonstrates the artist's ability to engage viewers of all ages while maintaining artistic sophistication. The vibrant color palette and dynamic composition create an energetic visual experience. The series reflects the artist's interest in education and accessible art.

Medium
screenprint in colors
Dimensions
57.1 x 57.8 cm
Year
1968
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

1960s Art, Typography Innovation, Circus Alphabet, Alphabet Series, Screenprint In Colors, Colorful Print, Bold Lettering, Humanistic Message, Tiger Imagery, Screenprint, Playful Design, Pop Sensibility, Children's Art, Educational Art, Colorful Composition, Vibrant Color, Circus Theme, Typography Art

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