The Bernstein Gallery is pleased to present "Looking at the Sequential Dialetic", several pages from Michael LaRiccia's upcoming graphic novel, The Death of Black Mane and the Feared Self. The exhibition runs from February 25 through April 4, 2008 with a reception on February 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. to which the public is invited. Gallery hours are 9 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

LaRiccia's graphic novel follows three characters who find themselves trapped in situations from which they desperately want to escape. These individuals wrestle with the reality of how much control they truly have in their lives. The graphic novel chronicles these characters while critically examining themes of masculinity and identity. These themes are explored through a mosaic graphic language that can be both humorous and somber. Original comic book pages will be exhibited as well as the book sized pages showcasing the digital enhancements and lettering.