Yayoi Kusama (Little People Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Ryoko Ichikawa

Yayoi Kusama (Little People Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Ryoko Ichikawa. Learn about incredible story of Yayoi Kusama! The groundbreaking contemporary artist who covered the world in dots.

Little Yayoi grew up in Japan and loved creating art. Although her parents didn't approve of her pastime, Yayoi continued to express herself through painting and drawing. One day, at around ten years old, she had an intense vision. All of a sudden, she felt as though she was in a field of talking flowers, their heads looked like little dots going on forever and ever, and she was becoming part of them... This vision influenced Yayoi's art for decades to come. From drawings and paintings to sculptures and installations, she mesmerized audiences with her dot-covered creations, using her work to show others how she experienced the world.

Yayoi has been open about her mental health challenges and has helped break down inaccurate views on mental illness. In her forties, she took the decision to move into a psychiatric hospital and, from a studio nearby, she continues working – surprising and delighting audiences with each new collaboration and exhibition.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.  This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful people of the world.  These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara was born in Barcelona, Spain, and is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

Hardback: 32 pages.

24.6 x 1.3 x 20.2 cm.

Age: 5 to 8 Years.

ISBN:9780711292963