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'''Grant Buist''' (born 1973) is a [[New Zealand]] cartoonist and animator, who produced the cult New Zealand alt [[comic strip]] Brunswick from 1993 to 2003.
'''Grant Buist''' (born 1973) is a [[New Zealand]] cartoonist and animator.


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He writes ''Jitterati'' (a satire on [[latte]] sipping cafe values; as well on as contemporary political and social developments) for the weekly Wellington City newspaper ''[[Capital Times (New Zealand)|The Capital Times]]''. ''Jitterati'' hit the 500th episode in May 2012. A compilation book of ''Jitterati'' strips was published in 2009.
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By the time that it ended, Brunswick was appearing in almost all New Zealand [[student newspaper]]s, including [[Salient (magazine)|Salient]] and [[Craccum]], giving the strip the widest national distribution that a New Zealand [[underground comix]] had ever received. In celebration of Brunswick, [[Victoria University of Wellington]] erected a Brunswick Mural, and the walls of one of the library lifts was covered in a Brunswick collage. In 2006, Brunswick was turned into a series of [[short films]] for the Wellington information kiosks. In 2007 [[BATS Theatre]] staged Buist's ''Brunswick''-based musical ''Fitz Bunny: Lust for Glory'', which set a box office record for ''Young & Hungry'', BATS Theatre's celebration of young talent.<ref>Dominion Post review 18 June 2007</ref><ref>The Lumiere Reader review 16 June 200&</ref> An updated and refocussed version of the satirical play is to be produced in Auckland during 2010.<ref>Interview Capital Times 9–15 December 2009</ref>


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Grant also produced the cult New Zealand alt [[comic strip]] ''Brunswick'' from 1993 to 2003. By the time that it ended, ''Brunswick'' was appearing in almost all New Zealand [[student newspaper]]s, including [[Salient (magazine)|''Salient'']] and [[Craccum |''Craccum'']], giving the strip the widest national distribution that a New Zealand [[underground comix]] had ever received. In celebration of ''Brunswick'', [[Victoria University of Wellington]] erected a Brunswick Mural, and the walls of one of the library lifts was covered in a Brunswick collage. In 2006, ''Brunswick'' was turned into a series of [[short films]] for the Wellington information kiosks. In 2007 [[BATS Theatre]] staged ''Brunswick''-based musical ''Fitz Bunny: Lust for Glory'', which set a box office record for ''Young & Hungry'', BATS Theatre's celebration of young talent.<ref>Dominion Post review 18 June 2007</ref><ref>The Lumiere Reader review 16 June 200&</ref> An updated and refocussed version of the satirical play is to be produced in Auckland during 2010.<ref>Interview Capital Times 9–15 December 2009</ref>
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==Other activities==

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Grant Buist writes Jitterati (a satire on [[latte]] sipping cafe values; as well on as contemporary political and social developments) for the weekly Wellington City newspaper ''[[Capital Times (New Zealand)|The Capital Times]]''. A compilation book of Jitterati strips was published in 2009.
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==Other activities==
In 2007 he was the graphic designer for [[Salient (magazine)|Salient]].
In 2007 he was the graphic designer for [[Salient (magazine)|''Salient'']].
He has also animated music videos for cult New Zealand bands [[The Shirleys]] and [[OdESSA]].<ref>http://www.comics.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Grant_Buist</ref>
He has also animated music videos for cult New Zealand bands [[The Shirleys]] and [[OdESSA]].<ref>http://www.comics.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Grant_Buist</ref>
In the short time, between 2008 and 2010, Grant established a account on [http://www.pixton.com/for-fun Pixton.] During which time he created a short three panel comic entitled [http://www.pixton.com/Brunswick "Desert Funnies"]. The comic series was about two friendly cacti in the desert, it relied on visual gags and humor that ranged from light to almost metaphorical and poetic standards. The series reached 211 issues until the account was abandoned due to increased work load.
In the short time, between 2008 and 2010, Grant established a account on [http://www.pixton.com/for-fun Pixton.] During which time he created a short three panel comic entitled [http://www.pixton.com/Brunswick ''Desert Funnies'']. The comic series was about two friendly cacti in the desert, it relied on visual gags and humor that ranged from light to almost metaphorical and poetic standards. The series reached 211 issues until the account was abandoned due to increased work load.
Grant has also participated in several art exhibitions.


==Awards==
==Awards==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|Biography}}
{{Portal|Biography}}
*[http://brunswick.comicgenesis.com/ Brunswick website]
*[http://grantbuist.com/ Grant Buist's website]
*[http://jitterati.comicgenesis.com/ Jitterati website]
*[http://jitterati.comicgenesis.com/ Jitterati archive]
*[http://brunswick.wordpress.com/ ''The Name of this Cartoon is Brunswick''], Grant Buist's blog
*[http://brunswick.comicgenesis.com/ Brunswick archive]
*[http://www.comics.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Grant_Buist Grant Buist] on the Kiwi Comics wiki
*[http://www.comics.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Grant_Buist Grant Buist] on the Kiwi Comics wiki
*[http://diaspora.gen.nz/AboutaGirl/ About A Girl] -a recent art exhibition
*[http://diaspora.gen.nz/AboutaGirl/ About A Girl] -an art exhibition
*[http://brainstormlimited.com/ Brainstorm Ltd.] -a collection of international webcomics that [[Brunswick (comic strip)|Brunswick]] belongs to


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Revision as of 05:04, 23 May 2012

Grant Buist
Born1973
Wellington, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealander
Area(s)cartoonist, animator
Notable works
Brunswick, Jitterati

Grant Buist (born 1973) is a New Zealand cartoonist and animator.

He writes Jitterati (a satire on latte sipping cafe values; as well on as contemporary political and social developments) for the weekly Wellington City newspaper The Capital Times. Jitterati hit the 500th episode in May 2012. A compilation book of Jitterati strips was published in 2009.

Grant also produced the cult New Zealand alt comic strip Brunswick from 1993 to 2003. By the time that it ended, Brunswick was appearing in almost all New Zealand student newspapers, including Salient and Craccum, giving the strip the widest national distribution that a New Zealand underground comix had ever received. In celebration of Brunswick, Victoria University of Wellington erected a Brunswick Mural, and the walls of one of the library lifts was covered in a Brunswick collage. In 2006, Brunswick was turned into a series of short films for the Wellington information kiosks. In 2007 BATS Theatre staged Brunswick-based musical Fitz Bunny: Lust for Glory, which set a box office record for Young & Hungry, BATS Theatre's celebration of young talent.[1][2] An updated and refocussed version of the satirical play is to be produced in Auckland during 2010.[3]

Other activities

In 2007 he was the graphic designer for Salient. He has also animated music videos for cult New Zealand bands The Shirleys and OdESSA.[4] In the short time, between 2008 and 2010, Grant established a account on Pixton. During which time he created a short three panel comic entitled Desert Funnies. The comic series was about two friendly cacti in the desert, it relied on visual gags and humor that ranged from light to almost metaphorical and poetic standards. The series reached 211 issues until the account was abandoned due to increased work load. Grant has also participated in several art exhibitions.

Awards

  • MUVIMAC Awards 2001 - Best Actor, Best Soundtrack, Best Film for Get Brunswick
  • DIVA Awards 2001 -Best Kiss & Best Animation for Get Brunswick
  • MUVIMAC Awards 2002 - Best Actor, Best Animation & Best Soundtrack for The Brunswick Soundtrack
  • MUVIMAC Awards 2003 - Best Credits for 'Palmerston North Vampire'
  • Wellington Fringe Festival Special Competition 2004 - 2nd place for Oranges Will Bring Us Together
  • Eric Awards 2006 - Best Webcomic in NZ Comics for Jitterati

References

  1. ^ Dominion Post review 18 June 2007
  2. ^ The Lumiere Reader review 16 June 200&
  3. ^ Interview Capital Times 9–15 December 2009
  4. ^ http://www.comics.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Grant_Buist

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