ANIMATION ARTIST RYAN HERNANDEZ REIMAGINES LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS
New exhibit at Galley 839 showcases a pop culture take on the classic children’s book series.

What: One of Ryan Hernandez’ earliest memories is reading Little Golden Books. He loved how the stories and illustrations were so diverse. Even as an adult, he finds himself wandering to the Little Golden Book rack at his local bookstore to see which volumes are available. A few years ago, he was inspired to create his own book covers based on movies and TV shows that he loved growing up. He likes to use stories that he feels would never otherwise have a chance at becoming a Little Golden Book, from Aliens to The Exorcist.

When: Thursday, November 2, 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 November during business hours, but visitors must make requests in advance. Please email [email protected]

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

Ryan Hernandez grew up in Riverside, Calif., and graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Fine Arts Illustration. He freelances all over Los Angeles for studios such as Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., Titmouse, Disney, and DreamWorks. His style is often described as humorous and lighthearted, which is always great to hear because it’s how he views life and how he represents himself through his art.

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The Animation Guild, also known as Local 839 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), was founded in 1952 as a labor union. Today, the Guild represents more than 6,000 talented artists, technicians, writers, and production workers in the animation industry, advocating for workers to improve wages and conditions. Learn more at https://animationguild.org.