GALLERY 839 SHOWCASES THE ART OF JAMES PEAY III
Animation artist explores the hero’s journey and villain’s downfall in new show.

Opening Night – Thursday, September 7, 2023, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST

The hero’s journey and the villain’s downfall—especially when portrayed through the comic and animation medium—have always been a love of James Peay III and serve as a core theme behind his artworks. From superheroes and mythological figures to real-life vocal leaders, Peay brings them all into the world of comics and animation with a bold and illustrative style. Because he worked in various fields of the art industry, his work reflects a variety of techniques and artistic expressions.

Thursday, September 7, 2023, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST

No RSVP necessary for opening night. The public is welcome to visit the gallery for the remainder of September during business hours, but visitors must make requests in advance. Please email jupey.krusho@tag839.org.

Where: Gallery 839, The Animation Guild
1105 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505

Virginia-born, New York-groomed, and California-living, James Peay III has worked for 10+ years as a designer and illustrator in fashion, entertainment marketing, comics, and animation. He is currently at Warner Bros. Entertainment working on Teen Titans GO! as a Background Artist and Illustrator.