February 6, 2027 – May 30, 2027
The works of Theodor Seuss Geisel have entertained and educated children and adults for over 80 years. Geisel, who wrote and illustrated under the pen name of Dr. Seuss, was an author, animator, and cartoonist. In fabricating tales and bringing fantastic creatures to life, Seuss gave us characters like the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Yertle the Turtle, the Grinch, and the Lorax.
Seuss’ style of flamboyant, colorful illustration, surreal surroundings, and clever yet simple rhymes made his work recognizable throughout the world. These entertaining creations were intentionally designed by Seuss for more serious purposes – to teach reading and self-confidence, and to inspire the wonderful possibilities of the imagination.
His work includes many of the most popular children’s books of all time, selling over 600 million copies. In total, Seuss created more than 2,000 published works for advertisement, magazines, and the United States Government, while contributing to over 60 children’s books. Many of his books generated numerous adaptations, including eleven television specials, five feature films, a Broadway musical, and four television series. Geisel also created art for his own personal enjoyment; this “secret” art is known as his “Midnight Paintings.”
Organized by the Upcountry History Museum, the exhibit will engage visitors with beloved Seussian creatures and the lesser known works and worlds of Theodor Seuss Geisel. Artwork, featured in the exhibition will include original character illustrations, surrealist landscapes, and bronze sculptures, from the private collection of William B. Heeter and Kristi Correa, along with rarely seen Seuss’ “Unorthodox Taxidermy”, a menagerie of three-dimensional Seussian animals.
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