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R. Sikoryak featured in Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons and True Stories

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Illustration Alum and Adjunct Faculty member R. Sikoryak has a comic called “Action Camus” (an adaptation of The Stranger) appearing in the new Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons and True Stories Vol 2, edited by Ivan Brunetti.

Above is the cover design by Dan Clowes and below is the super-cool promo video for the book, which in stores now:

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Congrats, Bob!

James Gallagher in new Ink catalog!

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Check out Adjunct Faculty James Gallagher’s contribution to the Ink 01 International Illustration Gallery Catalogue.  Tons of other fantastic artists are included, as well.  Here’s the official description of the project:

Communicating stories through illustrations has always been something almost marginal, reserved to a selected percentage of public. But this aspect has evolved so much over recent years that illustration has become very common in our everyday landscapes. It is increasingly used as a tool to work in different creative, commercial and artistic disciplines. That is why, when it comes to reflect and show its current outlook, boundaries are usually dissolved and creators that represent it work in such diverse fields as advertising, graphic design or art.

Ink was born as a meeting point to facilitate the relationship between illustrators and creators from different countries. A space to learn about the current situation of world illustration and in which to talk about and reflect upon its present and also future. It turns to be a conceptual, visual, reflective exploration of illustration that we hope will lead to the finding of new places.

Read and see more about this cool catalogue here.

Congratulations on your inclusion, Jim!

Bonus: You can check out a video preview of the catalogue over at Ink’s Vimeo channel.

Career Services events!

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Upcoming Parsons Career Services Events

The Fundamentals of Freelancing
 Friday, March 27, 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Parsons Kellen Auditorium (room N101), 66 Fifth Avenue, ground floor

Fundamentals of Freelancing:  Workshop and Alumni Panel Discussion on How to Negotiate Contracts and Start Your Own Business.
Event co-hosted by the School of Art, Media, and Technology and the Office of Career Services.

Art, Media and Technology Career Fair
Wednesday, April 15
10 AM to 1 PM
55 W. 13 St, Lang Student Center, 2 floor

Career Day for students in Art, Media, and Technology.  IDC and Design and Management students are encouraged to participate. Employers such as Abrams Books for Young Readers and Amulet Books, Click 3x, Conde Nast Publications, Eye Ball NYC, G2, Ralph Appelbaum Associates, and Razorfish will be meeting with graduating students to discuss job opportunities, give portfolio feedback, and offer career advice.
Students must bring a portfolio  and/or reel and several resumes to the event.

All events sponsored by Parsons Career Services, 2 West 13 St, room 511, parsonscareers@newschool.edu, 212-229-8940.  Students should be sure to have their resumes reviewed by Career Services prior to events they plan to attend.

Society of Publication Designers @ FIT Speaker Series

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DWI: Do It With Illustration
Under the Influence with Today’s Most Arresting Illustrators

Tuesday, March 3rd
7:00 – 8:30pm
FIT Katie Murphy Amphitheater
27th and 7th Avenue, Building D
Doors open at 6:30pm.
NOTE: A screening of the American Illustration 25th Anniversary Timeline video will be shown at 6:45pm, so come early.

Student Fee: $5 at the door
Professional Fee: $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Make reservations on the SPD web site: http://www.spd.org/

The 6 presenting illustrators for the panel discussion and Q&A will include:

• Peter Arkle
• Juliette Borda
• Christopher Silas Neal
• Tim O’Brien
• Katherine Streeter
• Jillian Tamaki (Parsons Illustration Faculty)

Moderated by Mark Heflin, Director, American Illustration and American Photography

mini mini 4 x 4 art show from spraygraphic

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Here are the official rules straight from Spraygraphic:

MINI MINI: A 4×4 Mini Art Show
Spraygraphic.com is asking artists from all over the world to submit works of art (all mediums) that are no larger than 4 x 4 inches and that can be hung flat against the a wall. The depth of the artwork can exceed 4inches (ex. Sculpture) but it must be able to be hung on a wall without extraneous assistance. We expect to end up with a gallery full of diverse, compelling, and exquisite little pieces of art.

Requirements: IMPORTANT – Read This to Avoid Problems With Your Submission

1) The Deadline for Entry is March 5th, 2009. THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE!!!

2) NO FRAMES OR FRAMING OF ART

3) The MINI MINI show will be displayed at Push Gallery (Phoenix)on March 6th (Phoenix First Friday) and then moved on March 7th to Cartel Coffee/Art Gallery in Tempe for the rest of the month and and then installed atConspire Art Gallery in Phoenix (5th and Garfield) on April 1st for a month long showing.

4) All submissions must come in a 4×4 format that can be hung flat on a wall. The art can be no larger than 4 inches. but the art’s depth can exceed four inches. The show is open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media, but it must be able to be hung flat on the wall from the back.

5) All artists that submit a piece must have a spraygraphic profile to be accepted for submission. No profile, no hanging.

6) All artists must send information on a typed piece of paper and it must include: their spraygraphic address (Ex. www.spraygraphic.com/chuckb) along with their name, location, title of piece, and price (if selling art), along with any other pertinent info you can think of.

7) All media is accepted. Sculpture, paint, markers, stickers, crayon, etc. are all acceptable.

8) Each artist is allowed up to two (2) pieces.

9) Please make sure your piece is completely dry before shipping. Allow at least 48 hours drying time before packing and shipping your artwork. Also wrap them in plastic or other film, DO NOT USE PAPER.

10) Time is of importance because the show is on March 6th and we would like to begin hanging on March 4th.If you haven’t started it yet then start it, finish it, and send it out…

Everyone that submits a work will be hung at the show on March 6th.

All questions about the show can be directed to minimini@spraygraphic.com.

Keep reading for more details!
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Quick Hit: New Header and Poster Series for Next New Networks

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First things first, look up at the top of the blog and check out our new website header designed by Illustration Adjunct Frank Olinsky!

Secondly, Mr. Olinsky has been busy with some other great projects as well, including his work on a series of posters for Next New Networks.  Frank’s favorite so far (soon to be published) is above and you can check the rest out at his blog.

Thanks, Frank!

The Vinyl Frontier Spotlight vol. 12: Tara McPherson

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Check out this great video of Parsons Illustration faculty Tara McPherson talking about her artwork, specifically her work with vinyl toys.  This featurette will be part of a larger documentary called The Vinyl Frontier, by Daniel Zana.  In addition to Tara, the documentary will feature work and interviews with a ton of other amazing artists like Attaboy, Tim Biskup, Dalek, Tristan Eaton, Ron English, Frank Kozik, and Gary Baseman. Here’s an excerpt from an interview with the film’s creator, Daniel Zana, which was featured on ToyCyte last year:

TC: For those who haven’t seen the trailer, describe your movie in a nutshell.

DZ: When I tell people I’m making a movie on vinyl toys, some ask, “Are you making a movie on vinyl records or sex toys?” You’d be surprised at how many people don’t know these toys exist. I think it would be neat to show the history of why you have this piece of plastic in your hands. The history of the toy isn’t necessary but you have more appreciate once you understand its history.

I want to talk about where they came from – to intellectualize the discussion about vinyl toys. Are these toys or pieces of art? Why should people take a look at it one way or the other? I want to re-shape the discussion about toys.

There’s so much history behind the pieces. The movie is for members who visit toy forums and are really into particular artists. I’m also making the movie for people who like counter-culture, who are into art. I want vinyl toys to be legitimized as an art form, and I want toy artists to be known for their work. How often do you see on-camera interviews with these artists? Every artist deserves a time to shine.

You can read the whole interview here.

Keep your eye out for the film, which should be released sometime this year!

Viktor Koen at NY Comic-Con

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Parsons Illustration Adjunct Faculty Viktor Koen‘s TOYPHABET prints have been exhibited extensively as part of the series Dark Peculiar Toys, around the world, including Berlin, Athens and Beijing. This illustrated typeface is included in numerous books about typography, digital art and fantasy and has been featured in a full length article by Steven Heller in the prestigious Baseline magazine.

This is the first time the letters have been available in book form, featuring texts by author and long time collaborator Jeffrey Lee Simons.

TOYPHABET is a limited edition book made specially for the 2OO9 New York Comic Con and is carried exclusively by Baby Tattoo Books at booth#1622 this weekend at NY Comic-con.

Keep up the great work, Viktor!

Quick Hit: Jordin Isip and James Gallagher in Move group show

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Move 18 – curated by Rich Jacobs
(part of the New Image Art 15th Anniversary Show)
7910 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood CA

Featuring the work of Parsons Illustration faculty Jordin Isip and James Gallagher, along with works by Barry McGee, Jason Polan, Melinda Beck, and a host of others.  And next door, the official 15th Anniversary Exhibition for New Image Art is in full swing:

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New Image Art 15 Year Anniversary Show
With Move Exhibition
7910 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

So if you’re going to be out on the West Coast, drop by!