Drawn From Life – Illustrators Lucinda Rogers, Michael Foreman and David Gentleman tell their stories in a series of talks at Dulwich Picture Gallery during November and December.
A chance to hear from three illustrators with diverse portfolios about their work, their technique, and their influences. Each draws from life; either literally – drawing on the spot – or drawing for inspiration on their rich life history.
Lucinda Rogers – Wednesday 11 November
The practice of reportage, or drawing on the spot, still plays a part in graphic design and publishing. Lucinda Rogers discusses drawing from life, from East End garages to Burgundy vineyards and why she is attracted to overlooked or hidden places.
Lucinda Rogers draws for the Independent, Guardian, the Times, the Telegraph and the New Yorker.
Michael Foreman – Wednesday 25 November
From the moment the bomb burst through his bedroom ceiling in 1941, Michael Foreman believes real life has coloured his work. Years of travel to exotic and remote places have contributed ideas and locations for many of his books.
Michael Foreman illustrates books, over 300 in total, many for children; writing most himself, though collaborating with Ernest Hemingway, Michael Morpurgo and Kiri Te Kanawa among others.
David Gentleman – Wednesday 9 December
His wide range of work includes drawing, painting, wood engraving, print-making, illustrating and designing. He will also touch on drawing for benign and malevolent purposes and the inseparability of art and design.
David Gentleman has written and illustrated books on Britain, London, Paris and India and has designed protest posters, postage stamps and a platform-length mural on the underground.
The talks will take place from 10.30am to 11.30am on the dates above in the Linbury Room at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, London, SE21 7AD.
Tickets cost £10, or £25 for the series of 3. To book, please contact the Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery on 020 8299 8750 or by email at friendsticketing@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk. For further information, please visit www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
