The mission of Eastfield College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning.
“In(k)dependent: Comic and Zine Art”
January 9 – February 3
Reception: January 27, 6 – 7 p.m.
Everything Dies #6 (cover image) by Box Brown
Ever walk into a comic book shop and wonder if there are other kinds of comics out there? -- Ones that don't involve a scantily clad Wonder Woman or a do-gooder superhero? This exhibition highlights the often overlooked world of indie comics and takes comic writing to a whole other level with beautifully drawn, smartly written tales of a mysterious Virginia beast, a crime fighting duo of Victorian mathematicians, and yes, even beer can hunting.
Curated by Iris Bechtol and Josh Rose, In(k)dependent examines the work of self published and indie comic artists, their relationship to fine art, and the blurring between the two through references in pop culture. The exhibit features mini comics, zines, digital comics and original artwork by Box Brown, Ryan Claytor, Alexis Frederick Frost, Colleen Frakes, Sydney Padua, John Porcellino, Diana Tamblyn, Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson.
Directions: From I-30 take Exit 54 toward Big Town Blvd. Take Big Town Blvd North which turns into La Prada. From La Prada take a right on Carol Brown Dr. Go right on Eastfield Parkway and park in the W3 parking lot (on your left). Gallery 219 is located on the upper floor of the Fine Arts Building (Bldg F) in room F219C. Park and enter at the Performance Hall entrance on the west side of the campus. The artist talk will be held in Building G, Room 101.
For additional information contact Iris Bechtol at 972-860-7329 or irisbechtol@dcccd.edu.
Eastfield College, one of the seven Dallas County Community Colleges, is located at 3737 Motley Drive in Mesquite, just north of I-30.