Yesterday evening was really cool at the City Hall in Québec. Here are a couple of shots from the event.

Issam Z.

Quick update to let you know that I have launched a new photography portfolio called Truth Bird!
A lot of new projects are popping up and some exciting new photographs await their turn to be uploaded; be on the lookout!

The photoblog will remain at the same address for now but the photography portfolio is located @: Http://www.TruthBird.com

Check it out, bookmark it and let me know what you think!

Issam Z.

Freshly back from vacation and already an update!

I have been picked by the Tzara gallery in Québec City to exhibit a couple of photographs along with three other artists -Amélie Bedard, Mathieu Fortin and Catherine Potvin-.

The vernissage will take place  today, friday 23rd @ 5pm at the Hotel de Ville (City Hall) in the presence of the mayor and city officials.
The show is called La relève en 4 Temps and is going to run from the 23rd of October until the 6th of December. If you are in the area, please stop by and let me know what you think!

P.S: The flyers/posters/billboards for the exhibit are commissioned pieces designed by me for the City of Québec/ Tzara Gallery.

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Issam Z.

Last week, we had the great honor of welcoming Andrew Gordon at work. Currently working on Toy Story 3, Andrew worked on a bunch of  inspiring films such as a Bug’s Life, Toy Story, Monsters Inc, the Incredibles and Ratatouille! He also runs Splinedoctors.com and from time to time, he gives amazing lectures such as the one he gave at Ubisoft last thursday.
I have rarely felt as excited and man was it worth it! I tried my best to absorb as much as I could from the lecture but this stuff never ends and that is what is so fascinating about animation and art in general. We covered a lot of things in one day but who  really ever gets tired of hearing great people like Andrew talk? Certainly not me! So if you ever get a chance of attending a masterclass or a workshop by Mr. Gordon, go for it! It is inspiring!

Thanks Andrew!

Issam Z.

Things are moving fast these days! Last friday, the Tzara gallery in Québec City  held its first official exhibit called “Impulsion” (up from february 27th “til March 20th) and I had the honor to have my work (photographs) presented there. So, if you are in the area and want to see what it all looks like, the gallery is located at 375, rue Saint-Paul, Quebec (phone: 418-692-0330)!

Issam Z.

Something really cool happened this past week!… Some of my photographs were picked to be displayed in an art gallery in Quebec (Galerie Tzara). The opening was January 30th and man it feels good to receive so much positive feedback from people in different walks of life!

Issam Z.

On January 20th (Inauguration day…couldn’t make it back to DC) I went with my colleagues (Ubisoft) to Montreal to attend an acting workshop given by non-other than the great Ed Hooks! We had a blast. This is the second time I have had the chance to meet Ed and it was just amazing. I would really advise anybody who is into animation and/or acting to attend his lectures if you can…There is a lot to be learned from our Shaman friend!

Issam Z.