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Writer and illustrator R. Sikoryak who created "The Decider" parodies for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart will illustrate the intersection of “high art” literature and “low art” comic strips in Masterpiece Comics: Looking at Literature Through the Cartoon Medium.

Through the last century, many cartoonists have adapted classic novels and plays. Some of the most famous attempts were made in the 1940's Classics Illustrated series, but there have been many inventive and exhilarating comics adaptations published over the years. These show the wide range of visual styles and narrative strategies employed by cartoonists when they collaborate with a great author. They are by turns respectful, hilarious, and revelatory. Sikoryak shows the history of these reinterpretations, with images from over ninety years of comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels.

Suitable for all ages, the presentation is supported by the New York Council for the Humanities, Speakers in the Humanities program.

Although there is no charge to attend, to plan appropriately, we ask for reservations to rsvp@artsonthelake.org or 845-228-2685.

Mr. Sikoryak will be introduced by Cold Spring comic book artist Chris Duffy.