Looking for a push to finally continue that first draft you’ve been avoiding? Good news: After a two-year hiatus, Graphika Manila is happening this weekend for an in-person conference at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Asia’s biggest creative gathering is here to serve some tips and inspiration for various kinds of artists—just peep its exciting roster of speakers.
Headlining the conference is renowned Singapore-based artist and illustrator, Artgerm, together with Disney Animations Studios animator and children’s book illustrator, Benson Shum and, creative director and educator from London, Tina Touli.
Also speaking at the event is a Filipino visual effects and motion design production house, Riot Inc., which is responsible for some of the most eye candy local tv ads and has recently worked on visual effects sequences for GMA TV’s adaptation of Voltes V.
Rounding up the speakers for the conference are two crowd favorite illustrators; graphic designer, June Digan and comic book artist, Rob Cham.
Aside from sharing their fantastic works and creative processes, this year’s speakers are also expected to discuss their evolution and the challenges they faced as creative professionals during the pandemic.
Graphika Manila 2022, presented by Asus, is happening on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Visit www.graphikamanila.com for tickets and complete event details.