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Once Upon Another Time: Thesis Show by Brandon W. Vernon

19 Feb , 2018  

This past fall, MFA student Brandon W. Vernon presented his thesis show entitled Once Upon Another Time. Brandon’s illustrations, which focus on gender identity in classical fairy tales, recently won two Addy awards. Below is a description of Brandon’s thesis work, as well as, his work entitled Shakespeare Kills Everybody!, original works based on death in Shakespearean plays.
Once Upon Another Time – Thesis:
Once Upon Another Time is a series of illustrated books that draw inspiration from classic fairy tales to explore the subject of gender identity by putting a new twist on the timeless tale of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” and “Cinderella.
These books challenges gender roles by retelling the well-known fairy tale with a male in the traditionally feminine roles. The project’s goal is to foster acceptance for children dealing with gender identity issues by showing that Being ‘fairest in the land,’ or attending a ball is not something that only girls worry about.
Each book features 32 pages of original typography and original artwork created using a combination of hand-drawn and digital illustration.
Thesis Show:
       
Shakespeare Kills Everybody!:

 

Shakespeare Kills Everybody! A Compendium of Carnage is an original concept book. This tome of terror features original hand-drawn artwork and typography. Compiling facts and quotes from each death that occurs in all thirty-seven of the Bard’s plays. Each quote in the compendium is original hand-drawn typography, and every page features original hand-drawn artwork that is a combination of watercolor paint, pen and ink, and digital illustration.
Shakespeare Kills Everybody! is a fun and factual book that reaches out to a number of different audiences and age groups. From fans of Shakespeare, drama and classical literature to visual artists as well as those with a dark sense of humor, the Compendium of Carnage is sure to fright as well as delight!
Addy Awards:
Brandon won two ADDY Awards for his illustrations in Once Upon Another Time. The ADDY Awards is the American Advertising Awards competition that recognizes the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.
Check out more of Brandon’s work at www.behance.net/bwvernon and follow him on Instagram @brandon_w_v !

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