Frameworks: Illustrators:
From Pen to Pixel
3 September 2010 – 6 March 2011
From Pen to Pixel. Illustration as Art Celebrated in Manly’s ‘Frameworks’
The distinctive, often exciting visual language of illustration is to be celebrated in Manly Council’s innovative ‘Frameworks’ art spaces - eight permanent ‘frames’ creating an 'outdoor gallery' along Market Lane in Manly’s business district and at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum forecourt on West Esplanade Reserve, close to Manly Ferry Wharf.
Artist and curator Angela van Boxtel will use the ‘Frameworks’ to explore illustration as art by a selection of eight works grouped under the title ‘From Pen to Pixel’ commencing 3 September 2010 to 6 March 2011, letting the public to enjoy them all hours of the day and night - free of charge. The exhibition will be formally launched at Manly Art Gallery & Museum by gallery director Therese Kenyon at 6pm on Friday 3 September 2010.
“Illustrations are everywhere in our daily life,” says Angela. “Most people’s first connection with art is through the illustrations in a children’s book. Illustrations add countless layers of meaning to the written text by visual impact alone.”
Angela, herself the mother of four boys, has enjoyed illustrations since her early childhood in Europe, growing up in a staunch Catholic environment, rich in illustrated ‘holy cards’, bible stories and drawings in the local newspaper. “Since the time of Honore Daumier and Taulouse- Lautrec, Aubrey Beardsley and Charles Conder, illustration has been a stepping stone between daily living and the technical virtuosity of high art,” says Angela.
“As human beings we are daily swamped by illustrations in advertisements and magazines, story books, comics and on the internet, too. “But illustrating has always been a great career path for young artists to earn money on the side and to be challenged and creative in unique, creative ways.”
The eight artists exhibiting in ‘From Pen to Pixel’ are Angela van Boxtel, Lara Allport, Julie Nettleton, Saffron Craig, Hung Lin, Cheryl Orsini, Simon Swingler and Alissa Stytsenko.
Angela van Boxtel is an active member of Manly’s arts community; initiating the ArtIM project for the children and parents at Manly’s Bear Cottage, running Manly Arts Festival events, a member of Pittwater Community Arts, and initiatives with Red Bubble.
Artists’ Talk
3pm, Sunday 12 September 2010
Join curator Angela van Boxtel and artists for a talk about the ideas and artworks.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum is open free to the public at West Esplanade Reserve, Manly (10.00am-5.00pm, Tuesday-Sunday. Ph: 9976 1420. www.manly.nsw.gov.au/gallery)
www.angelavanboxtel.com for further information and artists’ profiles.
