On
Friday, October 18th, local Columbus artists Tom Lynch and Jeffrey
Stemen will be hosting an art show in Clintonville (https://www.facebook.com/lynch.stemen.) I was able to grab the two
for a quick question and answer session.
Tell me about
what I will see on Friday
Jeffrey:
You will see a lot of artwork, a lot of
wine, and some cheese. The art work will be provided by me, and my art pal Tom
Lynch. The idea of the art show came from discussion the two of us had about
the love of characters and storytelling. We are both focusing on telling a
story in the exhibit. His through a graphic novel/comic book approach and mine
explores 24 pages from a variety of fictitious children's books from the
50s-80's. Oh and I believe the wine and cheese idea also came from a
discussion relating to what we should have on hand at the show for people to
snack on. We decided on Trader Joes for that.
Should I wear a
tux?
Tom:
-YOU should, but people shouldn't feel
the need to look fancy.
Jeffrey:
You should wear two tuxes actually. The first may get stained with the awesomeness
that will be flying off the art work in the gallery.
Tom, I saw that
you inked a comic book recently. How was
that experience?
Tom:
It was great. It was the first time I
ever put that much effort into crafting a single idea. Finishing the comic gave
me a true feeling of accomplishment that I haven't felt since I beat Sonic 3 on
Sega Genesis.
Jeffrey, can I
call you Jeffrey?
I
actually go by Jeffrey.
What can we
expect from you two in the future?
Tom:
Right now I'm working on the next
Issue of Dig, and a few freelance projects. Jeffrey is going to move to the
wilds of Alaska to live off the land and commune with his spirit animal.
Jeffrey:
Probably cleaning up the gallery and walking home. And then we’ll probably do another
joint show next spring. I am already developing another style I’d like to explore
more and then of course share in a gallery.
Let me know
about your sponsors
PencilStorm.com
is a group of freelance writers in the Columbus Music Scene and is highly
entertaining. Colin from Watershed fame and Colin's Coffee runs it. Storyforest
is a partnership between myself and Julie Standish and it’s another outlet for
the reusing of old books and old materials. Winking Owl Studio is the Studio
that developed Tom's Dig comic. Now that I think about it, a Storyforest sounds
like a place a winking owl would live in. Winking Owl also sounds like a dirty
sexual position. Pencil Storm does as well...hmmm...
This isn't going to be one of those art shows where some shaved head guy who thinks he’s a
New York City DJ will be in a corner playing music, is it?
Jeffrey:
Actually, that very person will be there. His name is Hugh. Prepare for his DJ
skills to stain the other tux.
Tom: Hugh typically dresses as a west coast DJ.
The Lynch /
Stemen Show is Friday at 8:00 p.m. Where is this show
being held? Will I be able to find parking?
Jeffrey:
The show is being help at this really cool gallery in Clintonville at 13. E
Tulane
Tom:
-It is RIGHT next door to the Cup o
Joe on Tulane and High. Parking seems to be typical street side parking.
Jeffrey:
I actually prefer people to just jump out of their moving car in front of the
gallery and just let the car park itself. You may need a third tuxedo though.
Tom Lynch is a
professional Illustrator working out of Columbus, OH. He has made artwork for
posters, t-shirts, playbills, albums, websites, and one time he painted a big
bird on the side of his high school (legally). Right now he works at Roto, a
full-service design and production firm specializing in first-hand experiences
for museums and entertainment venues.
Jeffrey Stemen is an Ohio-born designer, writer,
illustrator, whose art has been featured in such publications as the Columbus
Dispatch, the L.A. Times and Boy's Life Magazine. He is currently a
designer for award-winning design firm, Roto, in Dublin, Ohio.
Freelance collaboration include Draw Me A Story
with professional storyteller Julie Standish, as well as,
Storyforest, which he hopes you will visit at www.etsy.com/shop/StoryForest.
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