Illustration & Authorship: Expanded Definitions
Discover the evolving landscape of contemporary graphic authorship in this dynamic, exploratory session. We’ll introduce a wide range of innovative approaches across picture books, graphic novels, illustrated adult fiction and poetry, and fine art/drawing practices. From the interdisciplinary textile and sculptural installations of Emma Talbot to the new wave of experimental comics showcased in publications like France’s Lagon Revue, this masterclass opens up the expanded field of what illustration and narrative art can be.
We’ll also take a closer look at focalisation, a powerful narrative concept that anchors the reader in a character’s subjective experience and emotional tone. Through a simple but engaging drawing exercise, you’ll gain practical insight into how shifting perspective can transform the meaning and impact of your visual storytelling.
To conclude, we’ll explore the role of auto-fiction as a research methodology, examining how blending lived experience with imaginative reconstruction can deepen, personalise, and strengthen your creative practice.
This masterclass is ideal for illustrators, writers, comic creators, and visual practitioners looking to broaden their narrative approaches, experiment with form, and enrich their storytelling toolkit.
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