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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

NEWS: BabyLit Exhibition at Finch Lane Gallery

COLLABORATORS JENNIFER ADAMS AND ALISON OLIVER EXPLORE THEME OF CHOICE IN EXHIBITION AT FINCH LANE GALLERY

Salt Lake City—Writer Jennifer Adams and illustrator Alison Oliver pair their work with two other exhibitions at the Finch Lane Gallery that explore the themes of boundaries, time, and choices. The exhibitions run October 4 through November 15, with an artists’ reception on Friday, October 4 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

BabyLit collaborators Jennifer Adams and Alison Oliver created a board book series that brings classic literature with engaging graphics to young learners. They will share their collaborative process of creating this popular series at 8 p.m. at the opening reception on October 4.
The team has collaborated on the successful BabyLit board books. With twelve books published and more planned, the series brings classic literature with engaging graphics to young learners. This exhibition, Classics Meet Modern: Combining Art and Text for BabyLit, illustrates how the text and images are combined to bring a modern twist to a familiar subject.
Jennifer Adams is the author of the twelve books in the BabyLit series, as well as several other publications. She received her degree in English literature from the University of Washington in Seattle and has worked as a writer and editor for fifteen years. Alison Oliver is an illustrator who runs the design company, Sugar, in New York City. Her work includes book illustration and design, logos, packaging, and product design.


Who:               Jennifer Adams and Alison Oliver
What:              Finch Lane and Park Gallery Exhibitions
When:             October 4 through November 15, 2013
Where:           Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane in Reservoir Park

Finch Lane Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with additional evening hours during the Gallery Strolls on October 18 and November 15, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. All events are free of charge. For additional information, contact the Salt Lake City Arts Council, 801.596.5000 or visit www.slcgov.com/arts.

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