New Release: Joseph Katz Secret Art Sculpture

Joseph Katz
Secret Art Sculpture, Edition of 850
Hand painted cast resin, 38×15×11cm

Lee Katz was Dr. Seuss's lifelong friend whom he served with during World War Il. Their enduring friendship ultimately set Dr. Seuss on a new course that would inspire his artistic output for nearly 50 years.

Ted Geisel was a perennial practical joker, never missing an opportunity to poke fun at himself and those closest to him. His iconic image of Joseph Katz is a shining, multicolored example of this. In the historic biblical tale, Jacob bestows a coat of many colors upon Joseph to symbolize his chosen status. Ted twists this story to honor and elevate Lee Katz as his most valued friend.

However, beyond the whimsy is something quite poignant: Ted's Joseph Katz becomes a powerful image for us all to pay tribute to our most important friendships.