The Art Room

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Summary: In the form of a delightful story poem
Review: Emily Carr (1871-1945) was an acclaimed artist who lived and painted along the Northwest Coast. Her paintings have been recently exhibited with such legendary pioneer women artists as Georgia O'Keeffe and Frida Kahlo. Written by Susan Vande Griek's The Art Room is set in the early 1900s and tells (in the form of a delightful story poem) of Emily Carr's having to teach art to children in order to support herself. Here portrayed is Carr's love of animals, her insistence on painting from life and nature, and the sense of fun and freedom that she inspired in her many students. Susan Vande Griek's superbly presented text is showcased with the rich artwork of Pacal Milelli who has managed to perfectly capture the life and work of Emily Carr, a true pioneer female artist in her own right.