Acclaimed Cartoonist Ellen Forney Speaks About Words and Pictures
Forney presents her quirky and eccentric professional illustrations at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21. Free and open to the public.
By Megan Z. Shearin | October 20, 2010
Ellen Forney and Arnold "Junior" Spirit, who she helped bring to life through her illustrations in "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." Forney speaks at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21.Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Va. – Ellen Forney, acclaimed cartoonist and teacher, will speak on the subject of “Comics: The Extraordinary Power of Words and Pictures,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, in the Boyd Dining Hall. This event is free and open to the public; space is limited.
Described as eccentric, humorous and versatile, this self-taught artist combines her love of art and journalism to create comics about everyday people and everyday life. She recently illustrated Sherman Alexie's book “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” which is part of the Freshman Seminar program focused on the question, "What is Community?" All freshman students were required to read the book as part of the program.
Having grown up in Philadelphia, Pa., Forney currently resides in Seattle, Wash., where she teaches comics at Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts. In 2007, Forney’s graphic novel “I Love Led Zeppelin” was nominated for a prestigious Eisner Award. It is her largest comic-book project to date and covers 13 years of work, including a collection of cartoons from the Seattle Stranger.
For more information, contact Dr. Lisa Carstens at 757.455.3268 or lcarstens@vwu.edu.
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