Harrogate’s Mercer Art Gallery has teamed up with indie publisher Avery Hill Publishing to create an exhibition showcasing some of today’s most exciting comics creators. The exhibition open from offers a fascinating glimpse into the work of leading comic artists, and an important snapshot of the UK comics landscape over the past decade.

On display in the exhibition will be original artwork by sixteen diverse artists, shown alongside the finished books. The exhibition will offer insights into the creative process of making comics, and the different working practices of each artist, ranging from meticulous ink drawings to spectacular
digitally created imagery, including video footage of the creators at work. There will also be photo opportunities with life size recreations of some of the book covers, with an interactive game designed by artist and designer George Wylesol. The various design elements pulling it all together are by comics artist Kristyna Baczyski who has created infographics, including a description of the various stages of journey from the original idea of the creator to the finished physical book.

The audience will come away with an appreciation of the talent and vision of the creators and a new understanding of the labour involved in creating the art and making the finished book.

Visitors to Harrogate who arrive on the Friday can get an early look at the exhibition and raise a glass with Avery Hill at the official launch party between 6.30 and 8.30pm. You can also pick up your Thought Bubble wristbands while you're there!