Renowned German comic artist to lead workshop at Goethe Institute

CAIRO – 25 October: German Comic artist Mawil will be leading a workshop on November 12 at Goethe Institut in Alexandria.

The workshop will introduce to participants the best methods to create and understand comics, the scenario between the frames of a comic and how it turns into a film, the elements that make a difference in presentation, and facial expressions.

Mawil will also discuss techniques to depict drama, movements, and reactions, according to the event’s official page.

German artist Mawil has published many works locally and abroad through magazines and newspapers. He managed to record daily life in Berlin and is a lecturer at Goethe Institute.

Hosting many exhibitions, Mawil is also an author of many comic books such as “Beach Safari” (2002) that tackles strange phenomenon on an isolated island and which also won the Comic Prize in 2003.

Other books by Mawil include “We Can Remain Friends” (2003), “The Band” (2004), “The Big Supa – Hasi Album” (2005), “Master Lamp” (2006), “Action Sorgenkind” (2007), “Kinderland” (2015), and “The Singles Collection” (2015).