Marc Brody Cover Gallery Three
Another selection of Australian crime thrillers, Marc Brody covers.
Will Mahoney (Francis William Mahoney) (11 March 1905 - 1989)
Australian cartoonist Will Mahoney was possibly born today in 1905 (Sometimes attributed to 1906 and 1907). Mahoney worked during the mid 20th century as a Sydney cartoonist, illustrator, commercial artist and printmaker. Mahoney was sacked from the Daily Telegraph in 1945 after refusing to draw a certain political cartoon demanded by the editor. His replacement George Finey also left the position soon after.
Tamariki Mataora - Conrad Freiboe
I've shared several examples of New Zealand illustrator Conrad Freiboe's work over the last few years, still a small pile to go under the scanner. I think Freiboe was every bit the draughtsman his fellow NZ illustrator Russell Clark was but sadly nowhere near as high profile. These images come from a Te Reo Maori book published by the Islands Education Division of the Department of Education. The book is not dated but presumably published in the 1960's when Freiboe worked on similar books.
Conrad Freiboe - The World of Tomorrow
This Wednesday at Silent Army Storeroom: Communications - Onyenho Acong
Silent Army Impresario Michael Fikaris launched a new Silent Army comic studio last month in a new location at 8 Weirs Lane in North Melbourne. This Wednesday night the Silent Army Storeroom hosts a one night exhibit and zine launch by Indonesian artist Onyenho Acong.
I asked Michael a few questions about things in a dashed off cavalier fashion,
Matt Emery: Hey! How was the launch of the new Silent Army Storeroom? I wanted to come but had tickets in advance to see Steve Malkmus at the Melbourne Zoo. It was an okay gig, I think he was a little reserved because of the family audience. No mention of love children in Geelong this time.
Michael Fikaris: It was perfect, thanks. Many familiar face, some new ones and all happy in the service.
Emery: Can you tell me about Onyenho Acong? How did you meet this artist person?
Fikaris: Onyenho and I met last week matched up to collaborate on FCAC Jogja. We really got along and did about 20 cartoon/hanging pieces in the show and I asked him if he would be interested in making a zine and displaying some other stuff Northside in my space. Come have a look! He's funny and hard working - my type of artist.
Emery: Will there be any more Dailies anthologies?
Fikaris: Done with the Dailies for now - spreading it more for the meantime, Bird Cage Books.
Emery: Apart from the Pikitia/Retrofit/Kilgore event that can't be spoken of yet can you talk a bit about other things that are happening at the Silent Army this year?
Fikaris: The next launch is a collaborative zine of comics and drawings with my old pal Nelio. It's some abstract pieces combined with a print from each of us. He will be here for a big exhibition and will do a launch with the storeroom. After that is a few things, from some artists you would know and some you may not. Stay tuned!
Emery: What are you working on personally art-wise at the moment?
Fikaris: I am working on a few things locally and abroad this year. Putting time aside to focus on comics a bit more but still poking my head out the door to lick the walls. Will maybe send some of the comics to other specific people if I find the gall as I have still not done that yet.
