Etoile Blanche is the visionary author and artist behind the captivating graphic novel "The Mysterious Sister," a work that is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the imagination.
Blanche has an affinity for yarn (which is mentioned within this literary fantasy book) rooted in her childhood - and inherited from a lineage of textile artisans dating back to her great grandfather's textile mill in Camden, New Jersey.
And so it’s therefore no surprise that yarn becomes one of Blanche’s mediums - and a means for her to knit together her feminist views into her various artistic pieces.
Blanche's artistic journey has also been marked by her exploration of site-specific installations, performance art, and pedestal sculpture. She has a BFA from Tyler School of Art and MAH from Arcadia University. Her sculptures often take the form of non-competitive games, inviting self-discovery.
She’s also a passionate art educator, an associate professor who taught graphic design at Bucks County Community College. Plus she's an advocate for play theory - someone who believes in the power of play's creativity - a theme prevalent in her many interactive art projects.
No matter which artistic medium Blanche chooses, her art is consistently aimed at engaging viewers on a personal level, inviting them to touch, feel, and be a part of her creative adventures.
She brings this passion for creativity and engagement into her newest work of art - her hand-drawn graphic novel, ”The Mysterious Sister," where every page invites readers to participate in a world of mystery and wonder.
