Creating Worlds: The Art of Dylan Cole

Join us at Gnomon on Saturday, November 15th for a special evening with acclaimed Production Designer Dylan Cole, whose visionary work has helped define the look of some of cinema’s most iconic worlds.

Over the past two decades, Dylan has contributed to more than 60 major films, from his work as a matte painter on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King to production designer for the Avatar franchise. His new book, Creating Worlds: The Disney and Fox Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole, offers an in-depth look at the paintings, concepts, and creative processes that have shaped his celebrated career.

This unique event will include an artist presentation, book release celebration, and gallery opening featuring work from Dylan’s expansive portfolio, including new work from Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Schedule

6:00–7:00 PM | Presentation at the Dell Stage

Dylan will share stories from his 20+ year career in film, exploring how he found his place in the film industry, the challenges he's faced, and how his artistic techniques have evolved with technology and time. He’ll also be sharing a wide range of his work, including matte paintings, concept designs, poster art, and rarely seen pieces from some of cinema’s most iconic worlds.

7:00–10:00 PM | Book Release Party & Gallery Opening

Following the presentation, celebrate the release of Dylan’s book Creating Worlds: The Disney and Fox Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole in the Gnomon Gallery. Guests are invited to explore a new exhibition highlighting work from the book and beyond, enjoy small bites and drinks on the patio, and meet Dylan during an exclusive signing session.

This will be your first opportunity to buy the book before it is available anywhere! Books will be available for purchase in the Gnomon Student Store prior to the event.

Whether you're an aspiring artist, a film enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the power of visual storytelling, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. As always, campus tours with a Gnomon representative will be available starting at 5pm. Dylan’s stage presentation will also be streamed on Gnomon’s YouTube and Twitch accounts. In-person guests will then be able to explore Dylan’s work in the gallery and meet him for a book signing.

Gnomon events are sponsored by Dell and Dell Partners.

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