Étienne Delessert

Étienne Delessert

Etienne Delessert (2011)
Born 4 January 1941
Lausanne, Switzerland
Nationality Swiss
Notable work Yok-Yok
Stories 1,2,3,4
Awards Society of Illustrators

Étienne Delessert (born 4 January 1941 in Lausanne) is a self-taught Swiss graphic artist and illustrator. He is largely known for his animated series Yok-Yok and his collaboration with Eugène Ionesco, Stories 1,2,3,4, as well as his work with child psychologist Jean Piaget. His work focuses on expanding the child's mind through the use of strange stories often designed to make children ask questions. He considers himself first and foremost a story teller. His creative process involves mostly digital media in combination with hand sketching.

For his lasting contribution as a children's illustrator, Delessert was a finalist for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in both 2006 and 2010.[1][2]

Career

Delessert has children's book published and translated in over 14 different languages. He has also had illustrations published in TIME magazine. He also animated segments for Sesame Street, like one about a woman's face morphing.

Bibliography

Delessert, Etienne, interview by Jules. "Many Questions Over Breakfast with Etienne Delessert (Why Stop at Six?)" blaine.org, (3 10, 2011).

References

  1. ↑ "2006". Hans Christian Andersen Awards. International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). With contemporary material including the 27 March 2006 press release. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  2. ↑ "2010". Hans Christian Andersen Awards. IBBY. With contemporary material including the 2010 shortlist press release. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
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