Journey along with a renowned painter in Ted Katz's fascinating new collection of stories, Ten Thousand Shades of White.
Featuring fifty-three short vignettes divided into six sections, this poignant compilation chronicles Katz's time from a young child to the mature artist he is today.
In "Growing Up," the author remembers the world as an outspoken ten-year-old, while "Family Matters" focuses on Katz's parents and the complex dynamic behind child/parent relationships.
"Working Days" chronicles the author's efforts to make a difference in education as a teacher and administrator, including a decade at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
"Traveling Days" follows Katz as he encounters mentors who contribute to his development, while "When the Rice Ripens" reflects on the nature of transition in the face of loss.
"The Studio Within," records the struggle Katz faces when contemplating a full-time career as an artist.
Through it all, Katz crafts vivid and emotionally evocative stories that celebrate the joys of living through both words and art.
Ten Thousand Shades of White is a must-read for anyone who believes in wonder-in the unwavering spirit of creation.
About the Author: Ted Katz has created programs in arts education for The National Endowment for the Arts, The Smithsonian Institution, The Carnegie Corporation, and the Ford Foundation. He holds a doctorate from Harvard University.
After serving as Chief of the Division of Education at The Philadelphia Museum of Art for ten years, Katz decided to pursue painting full time. His work has been featured in publications such as Newsweek, the New York Times, and Art in America.
Katz's paintings have been widely shown, including exhibitions at Tufts University, Harvard University, Villanova University, The Demuth Foundation, John F. Kennedy Center, Moore College of Art, The William Penn Memorial Museum, and the New England Foundation for the Arts.
In addition to the recently published Ten Thousand Shades of White, Katz is also the author of Art and Personal Concerns, Museums and Schools: Partners in Teaching, Understanding and Creating Art, The Studio Within, and When the Rice Ripens.
