Playful New Gallery Exhibit Comic Crossing Is Currently on Display at Livermore Valley Arts

     A lively new exhibit, “Comic Crossing: The Art of the Graphic Narrative,” is currently on display at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery In Livermore, CA. through October 8, 2023. This multimedia art exhibit features a collection of visually stunning and emotionally compelling graphic novels, comics, and illustrations.

     The range of graphics in this fun exhibit stretches from classic comics like Flash Gordon and Spider-Man to contemporary comics to fantasy. Some comics will make viewers chuckle, and some will make viewers think deeply. Looking specifically at some of the artists on display at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery, exciting parts of the exhibit include the process and some prints of Jessica Nagel, who has video clips of her works in progress of a graphic novel. Additionally, artist and retired software engineer Thom See has an interactive Artificial Intelligence display: See starts a four-frame story and viewers can change the story though their own AI prompts, which will be an intriguing opportunity to see what AI comes up with for storyboarding in tandem with art, as visitors can play with the AI prompts to see how one can develop a story.

     The Founders Room showcases artists specializing in a fantasy realm of art: Dough Sandelin is a Livermore artist and philosopher weaving flora, fauna, fungi, and humanity into his art. Christine McCall specializes in graphics and fine art and is exhibiting digital artwork in the show. San Francisco-based artist Mague Calanche brings a Latinx narrative to her 2-D and 3-D works. Visitors to this exhibit should definitely not forget to check out the special pieces in the VIP Room at the Bankhead Theater.

     The UNCLE Credit Union is located in the lobby of the beautiful Bankhead Theater (2400 First Street) in Livermore. “Comic Crossing: The Art of the Graphic Narrative” is free and open to enjoy by ticketed patrons during performances and by the general public, Thursdays through Sundays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. through October 8, 2023.

     For dates, times, and ticket prices for other events please visit www.LivermoreArts.org.

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Photo caption: CalancheMague El Noviazgo con Tonatiuh III mixed media on a wood panel.