Contemporary Narratives showcases the work of five cartoonists working within the autobiographical genre.

Karl Stevens is a visual artist specializing in narrative art through comic strips, illustration, and oil paintings. His work has frequently appeared in The New Yorker, The Village Voice, and The Boston Globe. He is the author of 8 graphic novels including PENNY: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR published bv Chronicle Books, promoted by David Sedaris on two of his recent book tours, and MOTHER NATURE which was an adaptation of a film script by Jamie Lee Curtis and Russell Goldman.

Contemporary Narratives will feature Karl’s work alongside Summer Pierre, Natalie Norris, Keiler Roberts, and Kurt Ankeny.