Opening reception for "An ode to the medium of hand drawn comics and manga," drawings by Fatima Corral. Art Exhibit runs Dec 1, 2023–Jan 13, 2024, at the Main Library's Teen Gallery on Level 2.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
Fatima has worked in different artistic mediums and feels inspiration from each. This exhibit represents a challenge to work outside of digital artwork they have lost inspiration with. In choosing taken on this exhibition Fatima is embracing the ink and comic medium and all that comes with that. Mistakes, successes and all. The work in this piece is inspired by a love of manga, comics and making artwork that reflects that love.
ARTIST BIO:
Fatima is a multi disiplinary artist and all around awesome human.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits | Arts & Creativity |
NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed for renovations.
Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.
A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.