Over the weekend, I went to Brooklyn Public Library's central library branch for their latest exhibit, Drawn In Brooklyn. I was not only inspired by all the wonderful varied styles of work, but also encouraged to keep drawing and stay passionate about what I do. Each artist was so unique; they all used different interesting mediums to complete their work. I highly recommend going - I will be heading back again since I didn't get a chance to view everything in the Youth Wing.
The exhibit includes 34 featured children's book illustrators, all of whom live and work in Brooklyn. The original book art is displayed in the library's Grand Lobby, where you first walk in. On the 2nd floor, balcony cases include installations from the illustrators. Each case holds a different illustrator's handmade work of art. I love that they created 3 dimensional pieces because they probably work in 2D most of the time. In the Youth Wing, displays of their sketches, models, and tools allowed me to see their process. Needless to say, it was very educational for me.
Drawn In Brooklyn is curated by John Bemelmans Marciano and will be on display until January 23, 2011.
Daniel Salmieri - Those Darn Squirrels!
Pat Cummings - Carousel
John Nickle - The Ant Bully
Paul O. Zelinsky - Aweful Ogre Running Wild
Keith DuQuette - Little Monkey Lost
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