Paula Whalen, Tea for Two
Edward Gorey writes, and draws, about everyday life and—for reasons that still confound all of us—his books are a delight and extremely funny—mostly. His work as an author, book artist, illustrator, and designer is frequently categorized as Whimsically Macabre, though we prefer Edward’s own term "Sinister Cozy."
Edward Gorey
Farah Fard, Send in the Clowns
Edward Gorey reflects the influence of Eastern arts, literature and philosophy as well. His works are rife with the aesthetics of 19th century engraving techniques, the silliness of British Nonsense, cadences of an Agatha Christie novel, and the visual dynamics of silent film. Twenty-five years after his death, Gorey remains several steps ahead of us.
Terrible things unfold in a Gorey book—children get swept out to sea, abducted by murderous insects, fall into unsavory company, or get carried off by giant birds. Sometimes they die of boredom.
Evelyn Dombkowski, Fantod Ring
Babs Wheelden, Smooth Toucan
Bonnie Garaventi, Canopic Jar Set
This exhibition is in generous collaboration with the Edward Gorey House.
For more information about Edward Gorey click HERE.