Folkish: Illustrations Inspired by Folklore Making Nonfiction Comics Fantagraphics

Fantagraphics

il catalogo è questo” – “Little lady

a tangle of musical effects pedals make for colourful constellation against the cool blue of the carpet

so little time

seeing what makes us and our friends laugh

Folkish: Illustrations Inspired by Folklore Making Nonfiction Comics FantagraphicsFolkish collates a resurgence of old folk tales and traditions through the contemporary brushstrokes of artists who seamlessly blend the old with the new. Despite what society says, humans were born to create and have been doing so since ancient times. Starting with cave paintings, people have documented their heritage and culture regardless of geography, as seen in intricate Indian miniature paintings, awe inspiring African mural masterpieces,