MFA Illustration as Visual Essay 2011 Thesis Show

The exhibition brings together animations, children’s books, graphic novels, figurative paintings, comic books and other narrative works by 21 students graduating from the MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Department at the School of Visual Arts, New York. Curated by faculty member David Sandlin, the exhibition will be on view April 29 - May 14, 2011 at the Visual Arts Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th Floor, New York City. Reception: Thursday, May 5, 6 - 8pm

The MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay is designed to maximize students’ opportunities as figurative artists, from the conventional gallery wall to the full range of 21st-century media. The program fuses the development of creative thinking with technical and communication skills. Additional focus is placed on best practices in navigating the visual art marketplace while empowering students to choose making art as a way of life.

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Illustration by Chi Birmingham