On Exhibit November 17, 2009 – February 16, 2010Opening Reception Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 4:30 – 8 p.m.Location Dr. M. T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery Sun Yat Sen Hall St. John’s University, Queens Campus 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439 Curated by Prof. Daniel Da Silva This exhibition is free of charge and accessible to the handicapped.
In today’s world, the artistic practices of illustrators are closely associated with a wide range of disciplines and mediums that demonstrate the versatile nature of illustration. Kerpoof !, is an exhibition showcasing the creative process of contemporary illustrators and animators. The artists in this exhibit demonstrate the ability to articulate specific personal voices in their work by engaging technological advancements that allow a greater freedom to make art. Displayed throughout the exhibit are preliminary sketches, storyboards, and final drawings that give insight into the different stages of creation. The images illustrate the conception of the idea provided by the client, the articulation of the idea by the artist, and the final manifestation of the product through production. The works in this exhibition share a common thread: the concept of illustration and how it is manifested in a field that is constantly evolving and adapting to the pace of a highly technological world. Kerpoof! provides an overview of various professional possibilities such as animation, comic book illustration, advertising and 3D design. The diversity of these works will enrich each visitor’s knowledge about art and demonstrate the illustrator’s versatility in supplying creative strategies that suffice the demands of the marketplace.