Slant

1st August 2008 – 27th September 2008

Imitation – flattery or battery?Judge for yourself in this exhibition, where members of the Illustrators Guild of Ireland (IGI) set about re-interpreting some of their favourite art works and influences in their own unique styles. Featured artists include BrenB, Chris Judge, Scalder & Steve Simpson. The illustrators’ Guild of Ireland is a non-profit organisation established in 2000 to suport the development of illustration in Ireland by showcasing illustrators’ work and by fostering links with similar organisations at home and abroad.

On display are around 80 original artworks highlighting the work of illustrators, who have made significant contributions to the industry during the last year.The exhibited works have been selected by a panel of internationally acclaimed judges including Steven Heller, former Art Director New York Times Book Review and Co-chair of the MFA Designers as Author program at the School of Visual Arts New York, Anita O’Brian, Curator of the Cartoon Museum London, and illustrators Matthew Richardson and Izhar Cohen. Award winning cartoonist Steve bell, best known for his political caricatures in the Guardian newspaper, has selected the AOI Images 31 Critic’s Award.