An excellent article on the Beauty of Typography through Writing Systems & Calligraphy from around the world.
Part One
Happy Birthday to Me
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Today marks one full year in which this blog had its first post. Thank you very much for following this blog. I hope it’s been as good for you as it has for me.
Mark Garry Video
This is a short documentary on the installation that I was lucky enough to see being built. Obviously, the film doesn’t come close to giving it justice, but allows for a little insight into the wonderful mind of Mr. Garry. Thank you again, Mark, for allowing me to see your work and talk a bit with you. I also, highly recommend visiting the Mattress Factory if you are ever in Pittsburgh.
Monsieur Qui
I just heard about this Parisian Illustrator from cakeface.
I’m extremely impressed by the beauty, complexity and sophistication of this artist’s work. The integration of type with form and models feels extremely organic.
Meeting Andy Gilmore
Back on September 5th, I met Andy Gilmore at a showing of his work with some great music from LouLou and the Sharp Sword. After a long anticipated talk with Andy about his work, I had learned quite a bit. He believes that they are geometric proportions that exist naturally and that we tend to encounter them at some wonderful moments. These proportions occur in all aspects of life. We discussed how this is encountered through skateboarding, music and several other forms. Gilmore works tediously at this, whether it’s through the designs that he does mostly in illustrator, his extremely fine, analytical illustrations, or the music he produces.
Andy Gilmore & More…
Go to it. I can’t wait to have the opportunity to speak with Andy Gilmore about his amazing work.
Mark Garry: update
I was lucky enough to get to meet with Mark and see this installation in progress at the Mattress Factory. It was quite a memorable experience. Thanks Mark.