WITH STEVE BROWN
Calling all comic book nerds, Stranger Factory is kicking off 2013 with a bif! whap! pow! and BANG with The Art of Narrative, a comic arts exhibition curated by industry giant Jimmy Palmiotti (Deadpool, Ghost Rider, Jonah Hex, Punisher, Painkiller Jane). Showcasing narrative-based art and illustration from an amazing group of critically-acclaimed comic book and fine artists, The Art of Narrative celebrates a cross-section of artists and illustrators in the industry who are not only masters of storytelling, but elevate comic art beyond its commercial graphics roots and into a higher form of artistry.
The exhibition will present original works by
Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets),
Amanda Conner (Power Girl),
Geoff Darrow (Shaolin Cowboy),
Dave Taylor (Judge Dredd),
Bill Ward (Torchy),
Mike Mignola (Hellboy),
Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman),
Brad Walker (Guardians of the Galaxy),
John Buscema (Conan The Barbarian),
Klaus Janson (Batman),
Sanjulian (Devlin’s Luck),
Raffa Garres (Wolverine),
J.G. Jones (Wanted),
Chris Sprouse (Tom Strong) and
Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets), among others.
The
Art of Narrative opens Friday, Jan. 4th with a reception from 6pm to 9pm. Jimmy Palmiotti and his partner in crime,
Amanda Conner, will be in attendance.
And it doesn’t stop there: in conjunction with this exhibit, Stranger Factory will host a special
2-hour writing workshop with Jimmy Palmiotti on
Sunday, Jan. 6th. The workshop will discuss creating your own characters and intellectual property and how to sell it beyond the printed page. With Palmiotti’s wide range of experience in writing and creating for comics, video games, television and films, attendees will have a chance to gain first-hand industry knowledge to help with their own careers. Palmiotti has worked with a number of the top publishers and intellectual property holders in the world, and during this workshop will offer artists valuable information and coaching on creating, protecting, and monetizing their work.
Tickets are $50 per person, and space is very limited. To reserve your tickets, please contact the gallery at strangerfactorysales@gmail.com or (505) 508-3049 as soon as possible!