AS WE CREATE

The Connecticut Art Directors Club

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Michael Astrachan
Michael Ashtrachan is an illustrator, animator and founder of XVIVO. Ever since he could hold a pencil, Michael has been drawing and sketching. His commercial career started with illustration, though once the tools for animation became accessible, it became his primary focus. We talk about how he got into medical animation and the influence art and creativity has in science.
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Jillian Cusano and Rosanna Karabetsos
Jillian Cusano and Rosanna Karabetsos are professional dancers and core members of the Dance Collective. For centuries, dance has been an art form often reserved for the elite, whether in the audience or performing. We talk about the evolutions of their careers and their intentions beyond the stage to make dance more inclusive and accessible for all.
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Gerard Huerta
In the golden age of rock and roll, Gerard Huerta's career started at CBS records creating artwork and logos for bands such as AC/DC, Willie Nelson, Blue Oyster Cult, and many more. After leaving CBS to start his own studio, his work expanded to create logos for many iconic brands such as Nabisco, Swiss Army, and Pepsi. We also talk about some recent personal work, which was inspired by his love of guitars.
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Amy Gorrek
Art was present in Amy Gorreck's life from an early age, but it wasn’t until she attended Portfolio Center that she was able to fully understand the world of graphic design. Amy talks about working for Martha Stewart, starting her own design studio, and her recent love of collage.
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Karl Maruyama
Karl Maruyama is a designer who's love of drawing was inspired by underground comics and auto culture. After deciding to purse a path in graphic design, Karl moved to the east coast and had an amazing career. We also talk about his current role as creative director for the Piston Foundation.
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