In the process of restarting the podcast, I wanted to do interviews were I reconnected with guests that I haven’t spoken with in quite some time. I am sure it has been more than 10 years since the last time that I had interviewed Michael Deforge. Over those years, his work has continued to excite. His comics are never static, they are constantly forming and shaping, telling stories in a way that challenges the reader to take time to see the play between his language and art. Michael’s creative voice is beautifully singular and always refreshing.
His latest work from Drawn and Quarterly, All the Cameras in My Room, is anthology of short stories that feel very present and vital. He is actively navigating, organizing and participating in his world. This work feels very informed by current experiences but in way that makes it timeless. These struggles aren’t new, but they are universal. I took a lot from this book and really spent some time soaking it in after.
This Inkstuds episode is sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts.
