14 February 2024
John Ericson
Synopsis
As adults, some of the most deeply etched images are illustrations from our favourite books of childhood. ‘Tigger’ and ‘Toad’ as drawn by E.H. Shepard will remain with many of us for ever, along with pictures from classics such as Black Beauty, The Knights of the Round Table, Treasure Island, or even The Tiger Who Came to Tea, which we may have read to our grandchildren! In this colourful and nostalgic lecture, John shows how the interaction of image and narrative creates such powerful memories, and compare different styles of illustration from simple line drawing to photo-realism. We will also look at the intriguing lives of famous illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Howard Pyle and Arthur Rackham.
CV
It is a pleasure to welcome John Ericson back to GAFAS, after his entertaining lecture a few years ago on the Shakers. John was formerly a lecturer at the University of Bath and Director of Studies in the School of Education, with responsibility for the professional development of teachers. He has worked extensively overseas as an educational consultant, which has given him the opportunity to present lectures on a wide range of subjects at venues all over the world. He is now in great demand as a speaker to arts societies.