GRAPHIC
Decompressing from the weekend. Went to see a few events at Sydney’s inaugural GRAPHIC program at The Sydney Opera House . On Saturday night it was Neil Gaiman reading a short story, accompanied by string quartet Fourplay and art on a large screen by Eddie Campbell. Drinks afterwards, then a four hour sleep, kids off to grandparents, then Gary Groth talking about the history of Fantagraphics Books, lunch, then listened to Shaun Tan, Neil Gaiman and Eddie Campbell chat about ‘The Evolution of an Idea’. Cofffee, chatting, then off to eat steak and drink beer with guys from the Australian Cartoonists’ Association at King Street Wharf before stumbling home.
Phew. Had a great time, and chatted with so many great comic artists – many old friends, and a few new ones. I think it was a great success, and the overall tone was one of maturity and respect for the art form. Definitely a class above the usual comic conventions I’ve been going to. I’m looking forward to next year.
Great seeing you again Anton!
I’m looking forward to the Drawing Book’s show later this month too if you’re going to be down there.
Best,
Matt.
Likewise, Matt. I’ll definitely be at the Drawing Book show (will post more info on that soon) and look forward to seeing you again then.
I actually wish I attended a few more events and got to hang out a little more with people, listening to Gary Groth talk was great – I hope they do it again in the future
Me too. From what I’ve heard it was a success and will be going ahead again next year.