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Pictured is one of the works that will be included in an upcoming exhibit of Cyril Jedor’s art at the Crary Art Gallery opening Dec. 7.

The work of Cyril Jedor of Warren will be featured in December at the Crary Art Gallery.

Jedor has earned multiple degrees in 3D animation, graphic communication and web design, and several awards for his work, and his art provides a look behind the scenes to discover what goes into the making of animated movies, video games, and more. His exhibit offers viewers insight into the creative process of concept art, from brainstorming the landscape and characters to the final product.

Jedor discovered his love of drawing at six years old. This passion for art was nourished by a series of opportunities that came his way throughout his education. When he was about thirteen years old, Cyril spent a week at a graphic design / print shop, where he was introduced to equipment such as printing machines and cutting machines, which further piqued his interest in the arts. A few years later he had a week-long internship at a video game studio which turned into a summer job.

“Everyone in the studio seemed to have a great time and that just reinforced my feelings of wanting to do this professionally,” Jedor said of that summer internship and summer job.

Jedor’s favorite part of this creative process is the concept art phase of pre-production.

An opening exhibition for Jedor’s exhibit will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, with Jedor giving an artist talk at 6 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. during exhibitions. Admission is free.

For more information, visit craryartgallery.org.