“I am attracted to the energy and drama of people dealing with difficult situations and the graphic invention that drawing these predicaments inspires in me,” says artist, illustrator, and teacher James McMullan.
Join us on the first full day of our fall exhibition, Yes, No, and WOW: The Push Pin Studios Revolution as McMullan, one of the six artists featured in the show, is joined by April Gornik in conversation, the show’s curator and The Church co-founder. The two will discuss the artist’s time with Push Pin Studios, reflect on his time in Sag Harbor and the role it played in his work, as well as touch on the various milestones and obstacles he encountered in his career. After the discussion, there will be an insightful Q&A with the audience.
Known as the artist behind the visual inspiration for Saturday Night Fever, McMullan’s work has impeccably captured the essence of human emotion and psychology within the framework of the human form. Contributing to New York Magazine when it was in its infant stages, McMullan sparked a burgeoning career in print illustration, and later became the magazine’s contributing editor. McMullan would later go on to become an illustrator for theatrical posters and becoming the premier illustrator for Lincoln Center Productions. With an expansive career exploring illustration from various vantage points, McMullan has been able to share his expertise as a teacher, influencing a new generation of artists and illustrators.
