A NEW exhibition exploring the works of talented Black Country cartoonist Charlie ‘Chas’ Grigg has gone on display at Droitwich Heritage Centre and will run until June 26.
Charlie is best-known for bringing iconic characters, such as Desperate Dan and Korky the Cat, to life.
His work featured in beloved DC Thomson comics including The Dandy, The Beano, Topper, and Judy throughout the 1960s to 1980s. He also drew nearly 200 postcards for Bamforths.
This exhibition showcases a collection of Charlie’s original work, generously loaned to the centre from the family archive.
Viewers can explore the legacy of Charlie, who was often described as the ‘Black Country’s best kept secret’.
Despite his success, modest Charlie remained unassuming, rarely speaking of his accomplishments and viewing his passion as his ‘everyday work’.
Copies of the book ‘Charlie ‘Chas’ Grigg – The Black Country’s Best Kept Secret’ will be available to buy from the Heritage Centre with half of the proceeds from sales going to dementia charities, as Charlie lived with the condition in his later years.
The ‘piece of comic history’ exhibition coincides with both the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival and the National Year of Reading.
Call Droitwich Heritage Centre on 01905 774312 or email: [email protected] for more.
