Étienne Delessert (illustrator) facts for kids
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Étienne Delessert
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Etienne Delessert (2011)
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| Born | 4 January 1941 Lausanne, Switzerland
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| Died | 21 April 2024 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Swiss |
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Notable work
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Yok-Yok Stories 1,2,3,4 |
| Awards | Society of Illustrators |
Étienne Delessert (born January 4, 1941 – died April 21, 2024) was a talented graphic artist and illustrator from Switzerland. He taught himself how to create amazing art. He is best known for his animated TV show Yok-Yok. He also worked with famous writer Eugène Ionesco on a book series called Stories 1,2,3,4. Another important collaboration was with child psychologist Jean Piaget.
Delessert loved to make children think. He created unusual stories that encouraged kids to ask questions. He always saw himself as a storyteller first. He often combined digital tools with hand-drawn sketches to create his unique artwork.
For his amazing work as a children's illustrator, Delessert was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. This is a big international prize given every two years. He was a finalist in both 2006 and 2010.
Étienne Delessert passed away on April 21, 2024, at the age of 83.
Exploring Étienne Delessert's Career
Étienne Delessert's children's books have been published and translated into more than 14 different languages. His illustrations also appeared in TIME magazine, a very well-known publication.
Delessert's Work with Sesame Street
Delessert created animated parts for the popular children's show Sesame Street. One famous segment showed a woman's face changing shapes. In 1973, he illustrated a children's book based on the song "Being Green." This song was sung by Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
The book was released as a Sesame Street book. However, it did not feature Kermit the Frog or other characters from the show. Instead, the song's words were brought to life by a dinosaur-like creature. This large hardcover book has not been printed since 1973.
Creating the Yok-Yok Series
Delessert also created the animated TV series Yok Yok. This show was made for Swiss television. It became very popular and is one of his most recognized works.
