Santiago Cohen (born 1954) is a cartoonist, animator, illustrator, and fine artist based in Jersey City, New Jersey.[1] He studied Communications design in the Metropolitan University in Mexico followed by a MFA in Pratt Institute.[2]

Cohen illustrated the Latino graphic novel Angelitos by Ilan Stavans, which The New York Times listed among New and Noteworthy books in 2018.[3][4] Cohen animated episodes of "Troubles the Cat" for The Cartoon Network and Children's Television Network.[5] He also animated short films for children which aired on HBO and designed openers for the French TF![5][6] He has illustrated children's books for a wide-ranging of publishing companies, including Marshall Cavendish, Viking, GP Putnam, Zanner-Bloser, Houghton Mifflin, Warner, Golden Books, Zondervon, Chronicle, and Skypony.[7] Among the Blue Apple children's books that he illustrated is "This is Passover".[8]

Cohen has directed film animation for the Ink Tank, including: "Troubles the Cat" shorts for the Cartoon Network and Sesame Workshop; segments for HBO specials; bumpers for TELE-TV; and spots for The Long Island Savings Bank and Toys R' Us. He has also created three 15-second segments for Sesame Street. He designed the original Comedy Central logo. His graphic novel "The Fifth Name" received a grant from the Xeric Foundation.

In 2014 he finished his Exvida Project, made of 1150 oil paintings telling his life in an ex-voto style.

He has been the artistic director the Day of the Dead Parade for the Jersey City since 2014.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 George, Liz (June 17, 2020). "Studio Montclair Presents "InSide Out"". Baristanet. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Santiago Cohen". Saatchi Art. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  3. ↑ "New & Noteworthy". The New York Times. January 18, 2018. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. ↑ Haas, Katy (July 3, 2018). "Angelitos". NewPages.com. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  5. 1 2 "Santiago Cohen : The perfect cultural blend". issuu. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  6. ↑ admin (November 25, 2015). "Hunterdon Art Museum Workshop Features Emmy Award Winning Illustrator". Hunterdon Happening. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Santiago Cohen". HobokenArts. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Children's Book Review: This Is Passover by Santiago Cohen, Illustrator Blue Apple Books $8.95 (14p) ISBN 978-1-59354-031-9". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
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