Tuesday, October 13, 2026

SPACE 2026 II Exhibitors Part 1

Robin Anand:
Digital artist with an interest in subaltern art and cute things

Umm-Kulsum Ashraf:
Illustrator and character artist based in Ohio with a focus on light and dreaminess

Lief Bennett:
Lief is a cartoonist and illustrator based in Columbus, OH whose work focuses on autobiographical topics like his gender transition and the challenges of navigating a car-dependent city without a car. Outside of comics he can be found trying to start a garden, riding his bike, or bird-watching in the Columbus metro parks.

Dr Bens Comix:
Dr Ben has been making underground style comics and artwork since 2011, mixing horror, satire, manga and 90’s superhero action into something that could only come out of northeast Ohio! Dr Ben also hosts the YouTube podcast “DrBensComix” which is a weekly show that provides interviews, reviews and exciting discussions of comics books! The doctors illustrations can also be found in Ripperologist Magazine as well as the latest publication… Vampiglet… Gothic horror and true crime comix!

Tim Bevins:
Tim Bevins is a Comic Artist & Illustrator whose work is filled with energy and storytelling. Based in Columbus, OH, they draw inspiration from skate culture, monsters and creatures, urban settings, alley ways, action filled moments and even the quiet moments.
Tim Bevins Studied Illustration at CCAD, then made the switch to comics after graduating. Their artistic journey after one of his writing professors cried after reading one of his personal essays, that moment made him ponder his storytelling abilities.
Their work has been published in the Columbus Scribbler. Exhibited at multiple galleries in Ohio, Including Wild Goose Creatives. Currently, Tim Bevins is Working on an apocalyptic western story called Rust & Retribution with writer Brett Knighton. The tag team duo is also building Open Inks, a community-based comic anthology focusing on the idea sequential artist. They are preparing for their first publication in the third quarter.




Matt Blair:
Matt Blair is an author, sketcher, and educator. Search for his comic "Midville High" on the web. He is most proud of his two kind, hard-working daughters and his generous, gracious wife.



Pam Bliss:
Pam has been making minicomics in Northwest Indiana, USA, since 1989.  Her stories mostly involve the goings on in the small town called Kekionga, and surrounding dimensions.

Patrick Brigham:
Born in Massachusetts, Patrick has been a professional illustrator for over 25 years. He has been inspired by the Vienna Secession artists like Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, and 20th century influences like Warhol, Dali, Escher, and Mad Magazine.

Patrick has studied at Northern Essex Community College, Massachusetts College of Art, and UMASS Lowell. His work has been valued by clients such as Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Looney Tunes, and Victoria's Secret.Patrick writes and illustrates constantly, produces the quarterly comic book ‘Rocky Moon Investigator’, and humbly decorates the walls of local coffee shops.

Duncan Bryk:
Duncan Bryk is a Columbus-based comics creator. He's written and drawn the comics 'Archives', 'Click', and his recent minicomic 'Alyssa (I Want to Look at the Clouds)'. He spends a lot of time drawing backgrounds. Outside of comics, he's a senior in college and has survived running a marathon.

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