The Secret Art of Doctor Seuss - comes to Hamilton

29 January - 1 May 2011

29 January - 1 May 2011

I like nonsense; it wakes up the brain cells.
Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living; it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.

Theodor Seuss Geisel b.1904 d.1991

Green Eggs and Ham, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Hop on Pop, and of course Cat in the Hat…who would write about such fantastical ideas? None other than Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to us as the inimitable Dr. Seuss.

His words and pictures have made their way into our lives; we have the rare privilege of entering into his.

This exhibition houses a groundbreaking collection of 70 years of Seuss’ art history. This includes his illustration Art, Unorthodox Taxidermy and his not to be missed Secret Art Series.   Whilst everyone may be familiar with Seuss’ book illustrations most of the public are unaware that Seuss was foremost a visual artist who painted and sculpted for his own enjoyment. For the first time, gain a rare and fascinating insight into this great creative mind.

Dr Seuss programmes at the Waikato Museum

• Dr Seuss on Saturdays
• After School Drama Workshops at the Museum
• Everyday at 2pm - screenings of HORTON HEARS A WHO - admission free

Nga mihi: Thanks to:

Ron and Sharon Epskamp of the Exhibitions Gallery, Wellington for their fabulous assistance and also to the widow of the late Doctor Seuss - Audrey Geisel and Seuss Enterprises.