The second of the three-part Annual Exhibition: Illustrators 54, the Book & Editorial Exhibit opened Friday night at the Society of Illustrators, NY, and will run through February 18, 2012. Congratulations to all of the talented artists represented, and a special shout to these ispotters whose work earned medals this year:

Anna + Elena Balbusso, Gold Medal, "Pregnant" for The Folio Society

Edel Rodriguez, Gold Medal, “Krampus,” for BLAB!

Edward Kinsella, Silver Medal, “Beck” for Wired Magazine

David Plunkert, Silver Medal, “2011 Sex Survey” for Playboy