{"product_id":"9781338715941","title":"On the Tip of a Wave: How Ai Weiwei's Art Is Changing the Tide by Catia Chien","description":"       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.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204165796018,"sku":"9781338715941","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/products\/9781338715941_ac4389e3-f77c-46f9-86b7-30a1a1b34184.jpg?v=1705275266","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781338715941","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}