Fern, an animation and design studio in Atlanta under the aegis of founder/director James Mabery, has taken on U.S. representation for Montreal-based visual artist Elizabeth Laferrière. She will serve as a director and art director available to Fern’s clients. Laferrière, whose decade of experience includes working with clients in music, television, publishing and the arts, is known for creating surreal images through collage. Laferrière’s work has been featured in Fubiz, Trendland and a variety of other online and print publications. She previously taught motion design at Université du Québec à Montréal and has presented on a variety of topics at conferences such as Montréal in Motion, CÉGEP Marie-Victorin, the Association of Registered Graphic Designers and Collège Champlain of Vermont. Laferrière earned her diploma of college studies in graphic arts from Collège Ahuntsic and her bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Université du Québec à Montréal. While at university, she spent a semester studying abroad at ESAG Penninghen in Paris. “Adding Elizabeth to our skilled studio will help diversify and broaden our portfolio from both a style and storytelling approach,” said Mabery. “She possesses the ability to portray empathy and emotionality through design--the backbone of Fern--which is why this is a natural collaboration”....