A Sequel to Kafka's Metamorphosis - Group Illustration Exhibition Reception Date: January 9, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Assembly Hall Step into the surreal world of Kafka's Metamorphosis reimagined in a sequel written by Blair Drawson and through the eyes of talented illustrators; Blair Drawson, Anson Liaw, and Banafsheh Erfanian! Join us at the Assembly Hall for a captivating group illustration exhibition inspired by this literary classic marvel at the diverse interpretations of the theme as artists bring their unique styles to life on canvas. Moreover, An animation with Drawson's illustration will be displayed during the show on the second floor of the Assembly Hall. The exhibition runs from January 9 to February 14, 2025. The gallery's regular hours are Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Sundays and all statutory holidays. About the artists: Blair Drawson: During his career, Blair Drawson provided visual imagery for stories and articles for many of the major magazines in the US and Canada. He has also written and illustrated several books for children, as well as work for animation and the completion of a recent graphic novel. He paints mostly in acrylics, augmented by chalk pastels, and with mixed media techniques. Anson Liaw: Anson Liaw is an American-Canadian illustrator artist based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Upon graduating from the Communication & Design Department Design Advertising Program at the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD University) in 1989, his illustrations have become a part of numerous projects, spanning magazines, book publications, packaging design, corporate and advertising communications, and international invitational art & design poster exhibitions. Anson’s illustrations embody a critical viewpoint, addressing a wide spectrum of subjects, including social, political, and cultural issues, and lifestyle matters. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, personal memories, and imagination, he skillfully combines various elements to construct new and unexpected meanings. His work sparks discussions, encouraging viewers to engage, appreciate, and discover something new about the world daily. Anson’s talent has garnered recognition and accolades from prestigious organizations such as American Illustration, the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles (SILA), Applied Arts Magazine, and 3x3, The Magazine of Contemporary Illustration, among others. His illustrations have been featured in renowned publications and exhibitions worldwide, including Lürzer’s Archive and  Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective,  Third Edition by Alan Male (Author), Bloomsbury Visual Arts in the United Kingdom. Throughout his career, Anson has collaborated with a diverse range of clients, including Time Magazine, McDonald’s, The New York Times, Nestlé, and The National Ballet of Canada, to name a few. Additionally, he shares his love and passion for the arts by teaching at OCAD University in Ontario, Canada, nurturing the next generation of creative minds. Banafsheh Erfanian: Banafsheh Erfanian is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist. She wears different hats as an illustrator, painter, arts educator, and mentor. She has illustrated many books and magazines for children and young adults and her work has been short-listed in several illustration competitions and exhibited in numerous juried exhibitions such as in Iran, Italy, US, Canada, Russia, China, Japan, and Serbia. She has had one illustration and two painting solo exhibits in Toronto. She has won awards such as the RBC Arts Access Awards, Canada, 2020, 2019, and 2017, The Award of Excellence of Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition, China, 2016, and the Encouragement Prize of the 15th Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustration, Japan, 2004. Banafsheh has participated in jury panels such as the Toronto Art Council Newcomer & Refugees grant, Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards, New York, 2022,  Newstar Cup  Canada’s International Children and Youth Creative Arts Exhibition, 2018 & 2019, and Tirgan Painting Contest for children, 2019.

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