CHAMPY WALL PAINTING

An exhibition by Emilia Edwards at the Richard F. Brush Gallery at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY on view from August 20-November 15, 2008. The 400 square foot panorama depicts regional sensation “Champy,” the alleged monster that resides in Lake Champlain. Champy rose to popular attention after the sighting of a giant water serpent by Sheriff Nathan Mooney in the late 19th century. Since then, over 300 sightings of the cryptid have been reported. This installation conflates the legend of Champy with the current and very real infestation of the Lake Champlain Basin by the lamprey eel.

CHAMPY Wall Painting

Detail from the card for the CHAMPY exhibition. If you would like to receive a card by mail please email me at e@emiliaedwards.com.

CHAMPY Wall Painting

CHAMPY Wall Painting

Installation shots of the 9' x 96' wall painting CHAMPY.

ABOUT

    My inspiration comes from the street graphics and posters I've encountered during my travels and from the works of underground comic artists Robert Williams, R. Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Vaughn Bode, 60's collage artist Jess Collins, Winsor McCay, Jack Kirby, Margaret Kilgallen, and my favorite 1990s animated television shows: He-Man, Batman, and in particular John Kricfalusi's "Ren and Stimpy."

    I make books, prints and wall paintings. The drawings incorporate, variously, ink, collage elements and gouache, acrylic and spray paint.

    I'm currently moving to Providence, RI to begin my MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design.

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    ANTZOKIA, a 20-page color comic book available for purchase online. This comic has two distinct sides: one color, one black and white. Each side has its own cover and the narratives collide in the center of the book.

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