Tegnerforbundets utvalgte , bildebøker 2017
There is a clear tendency for visual imagery to have a greater place in literature, both in fiction intended for adults and in books for children and young people. In this exhibition Tegnerforbundet are showing a selection of picture books that where published during the last year. Can we see any clear directions among this year's releases, or are there any books that stand out as extra interesting?
By saying picture books, we mean books where the visuals are the main element in the storytelling. It can be comics, illustrated books or books without words. The books must have been published by a Norwegian publisher during October 2016 until November 2017.
Tegnerforbundet wants to emphasize the value of the picture book as a separate art form and raise the competence in the discussion about the picture book. Since the members of Tegnerforbundet consists of both visual artists and creators of picture books, we also want to investigate the relationship between visual art and the picture book. Is there a difference between how the image is used in a picture books and in art? What is the value of the picture as a storyteller? These questions will be addressed at a seminar organized in connection with the exhibition.
Nearly 100 picture books and comics will be shown in the exhibition.
Of the submitted books, the jury has selected originals and / or digital prints, as well as animation, which is shown Tegnerforbundet utvalgte, bildebøker, 2017.
The 12 selected artists are:
Fam Ekman: Katten som ikke ville bade ( Ena Forlag)
Marianne Engedal / Skinkeape: Fallet (Block forlag, anthology Byrjing)
Anna Fiske: Trær jeg har møtt (No Comprendo Press)
Lars Fiske: Grosz (No Comprendo Press)
Alice Bjerknes Lima de Faria: Fuglefesten (Cappelen Damm)
Mari Kanstad Johnsen: ABC (Gyldendal)
Torill Kove: Tråder (animation, Mikrofilm, book, Cappelen Damm)
Rune Markhus: Googolplex: Verdens største tall (Gyldendal)
Ida Eva Neverdahl: I'm a girl, it's fantastic (Jippi)
Renate Thor: Sjokolade-Sivert (Cappelen Damm)
Øyvind Torseter: Mulysses (Cappelen Damm)
Magnhild Winsnes: Hysj (Aschehoug)
The jury consisted of picture book representatives from Tegnerforbundet's board: Gry Moursund, Rune Johan Andersson and Lene Ask, all three of whom are experienced and active creators of picture books.
Events during the exhibition period:
Thursday 30.11., 17.00: Tegnesnakk special!
Tegnesnakk is an evening dedicated to short artist presentations. Five artists from the exhibition will have five minutes each to present themselves and their art. Tegnesnakk provides professional replenishment and an inspiring insight into thoughts and ideas, processes and working methods. The speakers are Alice Bjerknes Lima de Faria, Anna Fiske, Lars Fiske, Rune Markhus and Øyvind Torseter who are also some of the selected in the exhibition. The event is open to everyone.
Friday 08.12., 18.00: "The relationship between visual art and picture books". Panel discussion with Kjetil Røed, Lene Ask and Hannah Aukland. Moderator: Gerd Elise Mørland.
In connection with the exhibition, we invite you to a panel discussion where the relationship between visual art and picture books is examined. The event is open to everyone.
Tegnerforbundet has guided tours every Wednesday at 16.30 during the exhibition period.
