On the Tip of a Wave: How Ai Weiwei's Art Is Changing the Tide

Author: Ho, Joanna

Western Continental Europe

Published on 12 October 2023 by Scholastic US in the United States.

From New York Times bestselling

author of Eyes

That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, and critically acclaimed illustrator,

Catia Chien comes a moving, powerful picture book

about the life and work of activist and artist, Ai Weiwei.

He [Ai Weiwei] felt the life jackets

and an idea curled and crested through his fingertips.

The way it always did.

Told in Joanna Ho's signature lyrical writing, this is the

story that shines a light on Ai Weiwei and his

journey, specifically how the Life Jackets exhibit at Konzerthaus

Berlin came to be. As conditions for refugees worsened, Ai Weiwei

was inspired by the discarded life jackets on the shores of Lesbos

to create a bold installation that would grab the attention

of the world.

Catia Chien masterfully portrays the intricate life of

Ai Weiwei with inspirations from woodblock printing and a special

emphasis on the colour orange, the same colour of the life jackets

that became a beacon of hope. Through Catia's

dynamic and stunning illustrations, we see how Ai Weiwei

became the activist and artist he is today while proving the

power of art within humanity.

the perfect way to introduce artist and activist, Ai Weiwei,

to children

a stunning gift for the young art-lovers in your life

an informative and powerful book.