03.12.07
Fantagraphics Books is pleased to present the visionary work of internationally recognized Seattle-based artist Jim Woodring.
“Seeing Things: The Art of Jim Woodring,” opens on Saturday, March 24th, with a reception for the artist from 5-8pm. The exhibition continues through May 15th, 2007 at the Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery located at 1201 S. Vale Street (at Airport Way) in Seattle’s Georgetown district.
The exhibition will include rarely displayed prints, manufactured sculptures, and drawings inspired by subliminal visions. Woodring’s aesthetic is characterized by a delicate rendering style and singular palette of sensuous color. The library of books published by Fantagraphics include the autobiographical collection “The Book of Jim,” the dreamscapes of “The Frank Book” (with an introduction by Francis Ford Coppola), and “Seeing Things,” available in both hard and soft cover editions, in addition to assorted comic books and trade paperbacks currently in print.
The artist was recently honored with the prestigious United States Artist Fellowship, an award he shared with his collaborator, acclaimed improvisational jazz composer and musician Bill Frisell.
In a related event, Woodring and Frisell will present their multimedia performance at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Saturday, April 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Woodring is currently exhibiting his work in Angouleme, France, where he was the featured American artist at the recent International Comic Strip Festival. Following his show in Seattle, he will mount an exhibition in Sydney, Australia at the end of May.
