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Articles by Elisa Macellari
INDIE VIEW: The playful pathos of KUSAMA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL
Kusama: The Graphic Novel By Elisa Macellari Laurence King Publishing I have, in passing, encountered photos of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and when that happened, did wonder about them, but I confess to never putting in the effort to finding out more about who this colorfully-polka-dotted was.
By Elisa Macellari.
Nov. 2020. 232p. Dark Horse, $24.99 (9781506719139). 741.5. First published November 1, 2020 (Booklist). Although Thai Italian artist Macellari’s Kusama (2020) hit U.S. shelves first, Papaya Salad is actually her debut title, originally published in 2018 in her native Italy. Introducing her tale as “a story the protagonist told me when I was a child and which I stumbled across again as an adult in the form of a diary,” Macellari takes readers on a 1985 family trip to Bangkok.
Kusama: The Graphic Novel Paints a Thematic Portrait of the Icon's Origins
Kusama: The Graphic Novel examines Yayoi Kusama's origins as an artist and some parts of her personal life, all through the lens of her iconic style. Story by Edward Fortes, Elisa Macellari Art by Elisa Macellari Colors by Elisa Macellari Letters by Elisa Macellari Cover by Elisa Macellari Publisher Laurence King Publishing Price 14.99 (USD) Release Date 2020-09-15 Japanese-born artist Yayoi Kusama made a name for herself in the avant-garde movement of the 1960s.
Review | NetGalley
Review by Diane H, Reviewer Last updated on 19 Sep 2020 My Recommendation In the 1940s and 1950s, mental health issues were often ignored. A Japanese artist named Kusama heard voices, had panic attacks, and suffered from hallucinations. Why? It is a chicken and an egg question. Did Kusama’s mental health issues drive her mother to be strict? Or did her mother’s harsh discipline cause Kusama’s mental health issues? Regardless, Kusama’s tale is an inspiring tale of resilience.
What Social Anxiety Feels Like & How To Manage It
Bailing on plans, downing Cava for fake confidence and avoiding small talk at all costs - sound familiar? You might be struggling with social anxiety. Keep reading to hear entertainment journalist Lynn Carratt's story and how she overcame her own demons. According to Dr Sarah Vora, an NHS psychiatrist and author, it's more than just angst. "Social anxiety is an intense fear of being criticised.
What's Diabulimia? | My Struggle With The Disorder
You've heard of anorexia and bulimia. Last year, orthorexia, or an obsession with eating 'clean' food, hit the headlines. But what about diabulimia? Charity Beat reports that approximately 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder, yet doesn't list diabulimia on it's site as a recognised condition. But that doesn't mean it's not happening. Wondering what is diabulimia?
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