TRACE talks: Graphic Novelist Gretchen Viehmann

Details of the event: Join us for an inspiring talk with Gretchen Viehmann, a photographer and illustrator known for her bold visual storytelling and imaginative design. Gretchen will share insights into her creative practice, exploring how she develops ideas, navigates her artistic process, and brings compelling imagery to life. Whether you're a creative professional or simply curious about illustration, this session offers a rare look into the career and craft of a distinctive contemporary artist.

Gretchen Viehmann studied documentary film and animation at New York University, and has been photographing and illustrating since childhood. In her early years post-NYU she was the Head of Rights and Reproductions for the Museum of the City of New York, working with the archival collections of Jacob Riis, Berenice Abbott, Samuel Gottscho and Stanley Kubrick. Later she was Director of Photography for both the New York Post and the New York Daily News and later Chief Editor of Rex Features Agency (now Shutterstock). Gretchen is currently head of Documentary and Editorial Photography at Falmouth University.

Date & Time 24th April 2026

Doors from 6.30pm / Talk at 7.00pm

Location: Devonport Guildhall

Event's page / Booking page link: https://www.realideas.org/events/7847899