June 17—July 10
Nicholas Gagliardi
Mr. Marvel: Rise of the Modern Man

Nicholas Gagliardi speaks at his reception June 17, 2010.
photo by Carla Resnick
View a web gallery of the reception.

A visual history of the Mr. Marvel publication including most of the original work featured in its year-long existence as well as three-dimensional products used for some of the extras given each month. Video projections will occur in The Half.

Nicholas Gagliardi earned his MFA with distinction in drawing and painting at the University of Georgia in 2007 and his BFA with distinction in studio art at Sonoma State in 2004. He has been the recipient of various grants and fellowships; has exhibited in more than 20 shows in California, Georgia, Illinois, and Florida; has created or been represented in 6 different publications (including monthly issues of Mr. Marvel, Sep. 2008-Aug. 2009); is an active member of professional organizations; and has work in collections in Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, and Santa Barbara.