Events Fort Myers

HOWL Gallery presents the all-female comic art collaborative known as the SUGAR NINJAS. Created and published by Bob Pendarvis, the SUGAR NINJAS are a diverse group of talented women artists and storytellers. A former professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Bob Pendarvis taught the school’s first comics art class and went on to create and co-found the their Sequential Art BFA and MFA degree programs. He is assisted by Emma Ravenel and Gally Articola in producing the two book anthology which showcases the collective’s works. The two books vary greatly in content, with SUGAR NINJAS: SWEET featuring works that are cute and suitable for all ages, while SUGAR NINJAS: SPICY includes edgy and adult subject matter.

The comics industry has historically been a male-dominated field and the SUGAR NINJAS strive to promote the often overlooked and underestimated female talent currently producing creative works.

The exhibition highlights a selection of artwork produced by over two dozen of the SUGAR NINJAS, including comic book pages, comic strips, Dollfie photo comics, picture book illustrations, and more. Some of the artists appearing in the anthology currently work for companies such as Tokyo Pop and Marvel Comics. Volume 2 of SUGAR NINJAS featuring all new work in the Sweet and Spicy two book format is currently being printed and is set to DEBUT at HOWL during the reception.  The show will also feature a sneak peek at Bob’s upcoming graphic novel, A GIRL CALLED ANA TEACHES KITTENS HOW TO DRAW.

An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, August 6th, in conjunction with Fort Myers Art Walk from 6-10pm. Light refreshments provided. Exhibit continues through August 31st.