Everyday People: The Art of James E. Ransome
Coretta Scott King Award-winner James E.
Ransome has illustrated over sixty children’s
picture books, covering a wide range
of subjects. What the ones represented
in this exhibition have in common is
the celebration of some of the simplest,
and most joyful, moments in our lives.
Ransome’s vivid oil, acrylic, and watercolor
paintings depict inspiring stories about
unknown characters like Uncle Jed and Aunt
Flossie, and individuals who made history
like Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass,
Louis Armstrong, and Satchel Paige.
What's pictured: "As a semipro pitcher, Satchel developed his own unique style." from Satchel Paige, 2000, acrylic on paper, © James E. Ransome
Organized by National Center for Children's Illustrated
Literature (Abilene, TX) and sponsored at Joslyn Art Museum by Cynthia Epstein and David Wiesman.
Exhibition-Related Program
Thursday, January 23, 5-8 pm