FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Depth Of Field proudly presents the “Hip-Hop And Comics: Cultures Combining” panel at ComiCONN, August 15 at 6:15pm
this hour-long program brings together renowned historians, commentators, and artists to discuss the two forms’ common ground and shared inspirations
On Friday August 15th, from 6:15-7:00pm, Depth Of Field Magazine is proud to present Hip-Hop And Comics: Cultures Combining, a panel discussion at ComiCONN in Bridgeport, CT. This program looks at how comic books and Hip-Hop have grown from modest origins to achieve global impact, and how they have inspired and influenced each other in the process – not just within rap music and comic books, but also through skate/street fashion, graffiti, animation, breakdancing, kung fu films, and other related expressive forms.
Patrick Reed (editor of Depth Of Field Magazine) will moderate, and panelists include:
–Professor William H. Foster III (commentator, educator, and historian)
–Adam ‘Illus’ Wallenta (co-creator of the Public Enemy comic book, acclaimed MC and illustrator)
–Eric Orr (graffiti and fine artist, graphic designer, creator of Rappin’ Max Robot, the first rap comic book)
–Sasha Fay (graphic artist, designer at MISHKA NYC, colorist of She-Hulk and Zygote)
-and other special guests.
ComiCONN is held August 15-18 at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, and this program will take place in the Harbor Room, on the first floor – directions and ticket information for the convention can be found at http://www.comiconn.com/
For the most up-to-date information on the Hip-Hop & Comics: Cultures Combining series of programs, please check www.depthoffieldmagazine.com or @depthzine on twitter
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