Fractured Fairy Tales

 Opening Reception: Saturday, July 7 2012 | 7-10pm

On View: July 7 – August 11, 2012

Delight in the whimsical and curious world of classic fairy tales re-imagined by 32 notable Animators as WWA Gallery (www.WWAgallery.com) presents Fractured Fairy Tales. Curated by Sandra Equihua and Drake Brodahl, this fanciful exhibit unleashes its talking animals and imprisoned princesses to the world on Saturday, July 7^th 2012.

Amongst the oldest traditions in storytelling, these dark and bite –size cautionary fables were eventually reinvented and brought to life through Animation as enchanting and magical tales: where we are taught that obstacles can be overcome, ugliness turns to beauty and a nobody can become a hero, in an honest quest towards “happily ever after.”

Legendary Animators, such as those who worked for Walt Disney, have stylistically defined most of the characters from these tales that we’ve come to know and love today.

It is therefore fitting that Fractured Fairy Tales has some of today’s top Animation artists reinterpreting these magical worlds. While aesthetic influences can still be seen, each of the artists has brought their own unique style and vision, giving a new twist to these timeless classics.

Open to the public, the gallery reception for Fractured Fairy Tales is from 7 -10PM Saturday, July 7^th. The exhibition will run until August 11^th, 2012.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Roque Ballesteros  Brigette Barriger  Lorelay Bove  Megan Brain  Drake Brodahl  Becky Dreistadt  Anna Chambers  Joey Chou  Sandra Equihua  Sadie Figueroa  Genevive Godbout  Helena Garcia  Rex Hackelberg  Alex Kirwan  Dan Krall  Amanda Kindregan  Leticia Lacey  Brittney Lee  Deanna Marsigliese  Annette Marnat  Rhodfe Montijo  Leo Matsuda  Martin Ontiveros  Pete Oswald  Jorge Ramirez  Israel Sanchez  Don Shank  Ann Shen  Gabe Swarr  Becca Stadtlander  Joel Trussell  Nate Wragg  Johnny Yanok