And that’s historic for more than her art; it’s also unusual for Los Angeles to honor women artists in this way. Kent adapted silkscreen printing to the era of Pop. “In the wake of the Second Vatican Council in 1962, which called for a liberalization and modernization of the Catholic liturgy to the realities of 20th century life, she delved into creating work that echoed calls for social justice — be it antiwar efforts, labor campaigns or Black and Chicano civil rights.” – Los Angeles Times