Bagatelle: A Graphic novel Work-in-Progress Show

Date(s)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
5:30pm—7:30pm

Schedule:

5:30pm Reception
6:00-7:00pm Performance
7:00pm Continue Conversations with the artists

Description:

An interdisciplinary program that merges visual art, live music, and film to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and community engagement, Bagatelle brings together a team of artists whose work bridges mediums and traditions. Presented by Kinematografika, an experimental arts collective, in collaboration with Professor Tali Morgulis of the UH Moores School of Music, the event features illustrations from the forthcoming graphic novel Bagatelle by award-winning illustrator Igor Karash, paired with live piano improvisation and a screening of the short film Bagatelle by writer and filmmaker Daniel Levin. Rachel Buchman, a musician, voice artist, and educator, lends her interpretive readings to Levin’s script, giving voice to the narrative as images and music intertwine. Designed to expand access to contemporary artistic practice, the program invites audiences to experience the creative process through performance, exhibition, and conversation. Fine art prints will be available for purchase, with refreshments served; the program will run approximately 90 minutes.

Artists:

Professor Tali Morgulis (Associate Professor of Piano) Moores School of Music, University of Houston
www.talimorgulis.com

Igor Karash is an award-winning illustrator and designer whose work spans book illustration, graphic novels, and theatrical scenic design.

Daniel Levin, is an award-winning filmmaker and producer whose work spans documentary, narrative, and animation.

Rachel Buchman is a musician, voice artist, and educator whose work bridges performance, storytelling, and community engagement.

Kinematografika is an experimental art collective dedicated to creating high-concept graphic novels with cinematic scope and emotional depth. Blending the visual language of film with the artistry of illustration, Kinematografika brings ambitious stories to life through powerful imagery, innovative storytelling, and a commitment to exploring the intersection of narrative art and moving image.

https://facebook.com/kinematograffika

Sponsors:

funded in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance

Location:

Blaffer Art Museum