Windermere Jetty Museum is excited to be hosting Lakes International Comic Art Festival’s feature exhibition Yellow Submarine – Bill Morrison’s Odyssey Through Pepperland. The exhibition opens on 23 September 2022 and runs until 2 January 2023.
Come and journey with the Fab 4 through the Sea of Monsters, dodge the scary Suckophant and through the Sea of Green to Pepperland. Experience the Apple Bonkers, the dreaded Flying Glove and the final rescue of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band from the Blue Meanies.
In 2018 Bill Morrison, one of America’s most respected comic artists, was commissioned by Titan Comics to mark the 50th anniversary of The Beatles film, Yellow Submarine. His graphic novel is a joyful celebration of this landmark animation that was central to the shaping of the psychedelic 60’s.
Featuring sketches, preparatory work and some rare examples of The Beatles in comics, Yellow Submarine – Bill Morrison’s Odyssey Through Pepperland charts the creation of a unique piece of visual storytelling.
Bill Morrison, creator of the Yellow Submarine graphic novel, has worked with The Simpsons creator Matt Groening as an illustrator and writer for The Simpsons and its associated comics, as Art Director of Futurama, and Executive Editor of Mad magazine.
Part of Lakes International Comic Art Festival programme, the exhibition is free with admission to Windermere Jetty Museum – adult £9, child (5-15) £4.50, child (0-4) free. The 10th anniversary festival takes place on 14-16 October, to see the full programme across all venues see comicartfestival.com/whats-on.
‘What better way to celebrate our tenth festival in our new main venue, Windermere Jetty Museum, than with festival friend Bill Morrison’s Odyssey into Pepperland? This original exhibition will feature artwork by Bill from his graphic novel of the Yellow Submarine together with an exploration of his love of The Beatles and some rare artefacts of The Beatles in comics.’ Julie Tait Director, Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF)
‘We are so excited to be part of Lakes International Comic Arts Festival and to be launching the Yellow Submarine graphic novel exhibition at Windermere Jetty Museum. For fans of The Beatles’ film or 60s retro design this will be a real treat. During the main festival our site will be a hub of comic related events and the place for families with Little LICAF taking over our Boat Wharf.’ Rhian Harris Chief Executive, Lakeland Arts
