Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Vinson Gallery presents The Irreverent Art of Skip Williamson

Skip Williamson started the Underground Comix movement in the late sixties when he created the Bijou Funnies with compatriots Jay Lynch and Robert Crumb. That was followed by stints as Art Director for Gallery and Hustler magazines and ten years at Playboy during the 'punk & disco era'.

Please join us on Friday, August 29th, for an artist's reception from 6 to 9 PM. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres by Badda Bing! and Peroni beer, meet Skip, and take home a painting, print, or a comic book signed by the man himself.

Skip will also give a presentation at the AJC Decatur Book Festival on Saturday, August 30, at 3 PM on the City Hall Stage.

The exhibition continues through September 27th.Gallery hours are Wed-Sat: 12 - 6 and by appointment.We'll be open until 9 PM every Saturday in September forDecatur Concerts on the Square.

http://www.vinsongallery.com/

Thursday, August 21, 2008