Corita Kent was an educator, artist, and social justice advocate who believed that art could be a tool for dialogue, reflection, and change.
While chair of the Art Department at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles, Corita asked her students to engage in “slow looking” exercises. Using a paper viewfinder tool that simulated the experience of using a camera, her students were able to select, isolate, and examine the details of the world around them. This resulted in piles of drawings that taught the students how to slow down and see the world with a fresh perspective.
This message of being present and curious permeated through every chapter of Corita’s life and work. From the 1950’s until her death in 1986 her art progressed from modernist interpretations of traditional religious subjects to pop-infused political statements and introspective examinations.
The Blackwing 93 is a tribute to Corita and her message to slow down and find gratitude in the everyday. Each pencil features one of the six colorful brushstrokes that make up Corita’s iconic rainbow swash. Commissioned in 1971, the rainbow swash adorns a 140-foot-tall natural gas storage tank along Interstate 93 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The pencils contain our soft graphite and each set includes two of each color design.
Fast Shipping and Professional Packing
We offer a wide range of shipping options owing to our long-standing partnerships with UPS, FedEx and DHL. Our warehouse personnel are highly skilled and will pack your products according to our exact and precise specifications. Before shipment, all items will be thoroughly examined and secured. We ship to thousands of customers every day from all over the world. This is an indication of our determination to become the largest online retailer worldwide. These warehouses are in Europe just as they are in USA.
Please note that orders with more than one item are processed according to the item.
Prior to shipping, our team will perform a thorough inspection on the products you have ordered. Today, the majority orders will be shipped within 48 hours. The delivery time is estimated to be between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
The inventory is always changing and we do not fully manage it because multiple stakeholders are involved, including our warehouse and factory. The actual inventory may be changed at any time. Please understand it may happen that your order will be out of stock after your order has been made.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. Unfortunately, if 30 days have passed after you bought your item, we will not be able to offer you a return or exchange.
The item should not be used and in its original condition. It must also be in the original package.
Related products
Drawing Pencils
