Artists in Conversation - Papercuts Comics Festival day 1

Join comic creators Dean Rankine (VIC), Mandy Ord (VIC) and Greg Holfeld (SA) for a discussion of their work, with Gina Chadderton (chair) Join us for a conversation between these three prominent Australian comic creators! Dean, Mandy and Greg produce very different but equally loved comics. If you’ve never read a comic before, this offers a perfect opportunity to learn about a wide overview of what the medium can offer, from introspective autobiography to TV cartoon adaptations. If you’re already a loyal reader of these creators, this is your chance to hear their behind-the-scenes stories as they talk about their work, their careers and their techniques. This discussion is sure to be fun and fascinating for readers (current and potential) and aspiring comic creators alike. All three guests will be available to sign books after the panel, and will also have their work for sale. Adelaide-based comic creator and Papercuts Comics Festival co-director Georgina Chadderton will chair the discussion. DEAN RANKINE Dean Rankine is a comic artist and writer best known for his work on multiple _Simpsons_ COMICS TITLES (Bongo). He has also contributed work to _Rick and Morty_ and _Invader Zim_ (Oni Press), Australian _MAD Magazine_ (Next Media), _Hellboy_ (Dark Horse), _Underdog and Pals_ and _Rocky and Bullwinkle: As Seen On TV_ (American Mythology), Skottie Young’s_ I Hate Fairyland_ (Image), the iconic _Dandy_ and _Beano_ magazines (DC Thomson), and _Mania_, _K-Zone_, _Krash_, _Pursuit_, _Challenge_ and _Explore_ magazines. He’s the creator of the Ledger Award-winning and strictly NSFW _Itty Bitty Bunnies in Rainbow Pixie Candy Land_, six issues and two trade paperbacks of which are published through Action Lab. In addition to his COMICS WORK, Dean has also illustrated children’s books, including the _Simon Sidebottom_ series and _On The First Day of School_ (Scholastic), the _Stuff Happens_ series and Morris Gleitzman’s _Help Around the House_ (Penguin Random House) and _The Mad Scientist_ (Pearson). Dean also wrote and illustrated _Baby’s First Exorcism_ and _Poetry of the Geek_ (Popsicle Press) and _Be Batman: The Unofficial Superheroes’ Guide to Overcoming Adversit_y (coming soon through Shooting Star Press). MANDY ORD Mandy Ord is a comics artist, an illustrator, a greengrocer, and a disability support worker. She has been involved with the local underground comic community since she discovered alternative comics during her Bachelor of Arts degree, and has a long history of self-publishing mini-comics. Mandy’s first graphic novel, _Rooftops_, was published in 2008 by Finlay Lloyd, followed by _Sensitive Creatures_ (Allen & Unwin), which was published in 2011 and received a White Ravens award at the Bologna Book Fair. This was followed by _NY : A Graphic Story_ (Finlay Lloyd) in 2013. Her new book, _When One Person Dies The Whole World is Over_, is available now through Brow Books. Mandy’s COMICS HAVE ALSO BEEN INCLUDED IN A VARIETY OF LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, including _Meanjin_, _The Age_, The Wheeler Centre website, _Voiceworks_, SBS Cornerfold, _Going Down Swinging_, _Tango _and _Inscribe Magazine_. In 2018, Mandy illustrated her first book for children, _Chalk Boy_ (Allen & Unwin), written by Margaret Wild. _Chalk Boy_ has been shortlisted for 2019 Picture Book of the Year by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Mandy’s deep passion for the medium of comics has inspired her to present lectures and workshops to schools, universities, festivals and community groups across Australia and internationally. GREG HOLFELD Greg Holfeld began his career in his native Canada and moved to ADELAIDE in 1991. He is the artist and co-creator of the popular _Captain Congo_ children’s graphic novel series, the comic book series _In For The Krill_, and the acclaimed graphic novel _An Anzac Tale_. His comic _Monkey, Bug, Rabbit and Goose_ has been serialised in _The School Magazine_, where new _Captain Congo_ serials have also appeared. Alongside his COMICS WORK, Greg has supplied storyboards and animation for television series such as _Ren and Stimpy_, _Monster Beach_ and _Kitty Is Not a Cat_. He has also directed and produced his own animated short films, which have been screened and won awards in numerous international festivals. Greg began illustrating children’s books in 2001 and is now credited with over 35 titles, including _The Perfect Pet_, _Wolf’s Sunday Dinner_ and _You Must Be Joking_. He currently lectures in animation/illustration at UniSA and CDW (Flinders University). PAPERCUTS COMICS FESTIVAL This event is Day 1 of the wider PAPERCUTS COMICS FESTIVAL RUNNING FROM 12 TO 16 SEPTEMBER, supported by City of ADELAIDE. For more details about the range of free events open to the public as part of the FESTIVAL, head to our website: www.papercutscomicsfestival.com [http://www.papercutscomicsfestival.com].