Super Jew Comics Exhibition April 15-June 17 in Brooklyn, NY

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Super Jew Comics

Original Art Exhibition

April 15 – June 17, 2012

 

Opening Reception/Comic signing, Q/A: April 15, 4- 7:30 pm

Comics 101 Workshop: May 17, 7:30 pm

Closing Reception/ Jews ‘n’ Comics visual lecture: June 17, 4-7:30 pm

 

Hadas Gallery is proud to present the comic artwork of Al Wiesner and Joshua H. Stulman.

 

“Super Jew Comics” is an exhibition of original production artwork for the Jewish comic book series, Shaloman and Israeli Defense Comics. The exhibition celebrates Jewish identity in the graphic medium. Several events are planned to coincide with the exhibition, including a presentation by “Up, Up and Oy Vey” author, Rabbi Simcha Weinstein.

 

Shaloman, created by Al Wiesner, first appeared in Mark 1 Comics #1 in 1987. It was an instant success and the epinimously titled series began shortly thereafter. His artwork fuses action, Yiddish humor, and Jewish education to create a unique hero. Shaloman’s popularity has carried through in nearly 40 issues and four volumes. Wiesner’s artwork has been recognized in numerous articles, academic books, as well as complete collections held at the libraries of Ohio State, Michigan State Univ. and Hebrew Union College. In 2010, Al Wiesner was honored with the Inkpot Award at the San Diego Comic Con for his achievements in the graphic arts.

 

Israeli Defense Comics is a brand new series featuring the superhero Magen, the Shield of Israel, by Joshua H. Stulman. Israeli Defense Comics is an ongoing project to discuss social/political issues and Israel pride. Stulman is a working artist and painter, whose artwork develops from issues found within the large diversity of the Jewish community.

 

Hadas Gallery is located at 541 Myrtle Avenue in The Rohr Jewish Center near the campus of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Regular gallery hours are Sunday 12-5pm, and Monday through Thursday 1pm-6pm or by appointment.

 

The exhibition is FREE and all events are open to the public.

 

For more info or to view the press package, please visit www.hadasgallery.com