While Remi Thornton plays down the fact that his images are highly conceptual, I'm not entirely buying it. His work is extremely simple, but it's complexity lies in its simplicity. It's the minimal content that makes what does appear in his imagery that much more important. He also uses dramatic lighting to illuminate his subjects in an eerily bright glow, as if you've pointed a spotlight into the dark to see what's out there. And of course, I'm a sucker for both the eery and the minimal....p.s: since this was originally posted, Remi has informed me that all lighting is shot as found! Even more incredible.
If John Cage and Freddy Krueger had a baby:
We've come a long way from shadow puppets
UK-based photographer Sola uses the processes of light graffiti to create beautiful images, rather than simply using the process as a gimmick. You could say they are light sculptures that interact with the environment in a new and interesting way.
No happy little squirrel friends, but it'll do.
Caitlin Parker paints hauntingly beautiful, abstracted scenes using video footage as inspiration. Her images hint at fuzzy memories, projecting a feeling all their own with a sense of motion and movement beyond their tranquil reality.
In other words, her work is amazing.
Pop quiz time, kiddies!
After debating what has been the greatest event in sports of 2008 thus far with co-workers, (Federer-Nadal won) we began the debate of what individual athletes have the best identities. Obviously Jordan wins (again), but between Federer, Lebron, and Tiger who takes second? Or is there someone else who's hat (or shoes, etc...) you'd like to throw into the ring? Let the games begin!
IT'S A SCHOONER!
Swiss artists Helge Reumann and Xavier Robel are Elvis Studio (hopefully without the late-night deep fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches or affinity for the happy pills). I love their images because they make me feel like a kid again. Like I'm looking for the hidden shapes in Highlights magazine or trying to find Waldo in a massive crowd. Or staring at the goddamn multicolored-pattern-poster where there's supposed to be an awesome 3D ship that I can't ever seem to see. Anyway, I like them. Now you do...and if you don't get the headline, blame Kevin Smith for making me weird.
What, no Photoshopped multicolor glowing fog?
Jose Enrique Ciria, aka Jeky, is a Spanish editorial designer (currently in New York) with crazy skills. The thing I find most refreshing about his work is that he doesn't seem to have a "style" like many designers today. He actually solves individual design problems with individual solutions, as you can tell from the three very different examples below. And his site is nice and simple, with easy navigation. Enjoy the diseño muy fresco!
Prepare the "Laser"
At my "day job" office, we have what is commonly referred to as a "laser" cutter. It's a bit of a company-wide joke that I try to crobar in the use of said "laser" for the most minute of projects. I'm admittedly a bit obsessed with it. But after being inspired by everything from the Refill Seven project to the MAKR wallets below, you can hardly blame me.
Speaking of Refill Seven, (you don't read smooth transitions like that one every day, kids) you've probably seen their recent laser-etched poster on the design blog circuit, and the plethora of skatedecks from about a year ago. But on a recent foray into the Flickr universe, I found the Refill Seven Flickr set. 529 photos of laser-induced beauty, it's sure to open the floodgates to even more pleading. You owe an apology to my co-workers, Refill Seven.
You think Richard Branson needs a pool boy?
I'm sure every other designerd out there, like me, would love to make a trip to the Museum of Graphic Design in Holland. For most of us, sadly, this may never happen. At it's current rate, gas will be $1 million per gallon by next year, and air travel will be limited to friends and family of Bill Gates-type tycoons (is "tycoon" still a word?).
I can, however, deliver the next best thing by directing you to the photo section of the Museum's website and this great Flickr set. It'll at least hold you over until the rubber-band-powered airplane is finally perfected.
Do you think this guy sleeps?
Illustrator Cody Hoyt's work is so complex and layered, it looks like it's been there forever. Using many different media to create each piece, I can't imagine the work that goes into every one.
When I think quality fireworks, I think mafia dogs
While playing with my fair share of explosive devices over the July 4th weekend (and avoiding life-and/or-limb-threatening situations), I noticed that the fireworks industry as a whole couldn't care less about their graphics or packaging. You would think that a product so reliant on its' shelf appearance would at least put some thought into it.
Oh well...at least I didn't have to destroy any good design in a shower of flaming sparks. For the time being, enjoy the design so bad it's almost good below.
Nike aces another one
Watching the Federer-Nadal Wimbledon final, I couldn't help but notice the RF logo Nike has designed for Federer's line of apparel. They always seem to exhibit restraint with their minimal marks, and this one is no exception. They've also done a logo specifically for this weekend commemorating Federer's five Wimbledon wins (which may or may not be 6 by the time you read this) with the number 5 cut out of the Wimbledon trophy. This is why Nike is Nike.
p.s...sorry for the pun in the title, it's been a long weekend.
It just so happens I'm an agent, Leisa.
Artist Leisa Rich creates the extraordinary from ordinary materials, her organic, molecular forms seem to have a life all their own. Some resemble coral or single-celled bacteria, others take the shape of abstract, alternate-reality life forms.
She should get together with George Lucas to create plant life for the next Star Wars. Or maybe she's more Guillermo del Toro's speed....
Take your vacation day now...
So you can devote proper time to checking out Vladimir Zimakov's illustration. Tons of stuff on this site worth checking out, the "Book of Sounds" and Prague drawings are my favorites. Several of us here will be buying prints, and you probably will too when you see them.
via RBT
Fireman? I'm sure he could do that too
Mario Hugo is an artist, typographer, designer and whatever else he wants to be.
Finally...the 13th Century Monk Cut is back!!
The trailer for the newest James Bond installment, "Quantum of Solace", has been released on the 007 website. I've been a bit leery of this one ever since they announced the ridiculous name. After seeing the trailer, however, I have an entirely new concern. This guy's hair:
There had damn well better be an explanation for this, I hope we're not supposed to take this guy seriously. He either has to be a monk or mentally challenged for this haircut to make any sense whatsoever. Anyway, that's my rant for the day. Enjoy the trailer and try not to focus on that guy's hair.
He would've been perfect for Casino Royale
Kareem Rizk is killing it. With a recent show at Phone Booth Gallery, an Etsy shop, and prints available at Blue Flip Art and Moose, he's been one busy fellow. I love the collage style of his work, and it doesn't hurt that he's got an awesome James Bond bad guy kind of name.
via Design Milk
While on the subject of Dystopian Nightmares...
The Flooded London series by Squint/Opera depicts London in a post-global-warming underwater state. You would think these images would be depictions of a crumbling, rotting ghetto nightmare, but it actually looks like a wonderful utopian fantasy. Sign me up if this is what it will be like!
via Dezeen
It looks so innocent, doesn't it?
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not exactly Mr. Handyman around the house. This includes cutting the grass. I live in Florida, so if there's any way to avoid going on an hour-long hike around my front yard pushing a 70-pound mower in 95-degree heat, I'm all about it. Call me what you will, but this is why I went to college, people.
Anyway, there's finally a solution for slackers like me. Introducing the Robomower RL1000. It's like the badass version of the roomba from the future that has been sent back in time to take out your lengthy grass.
Just look how happy the guy is in the picture below. He's having a great time, just reading the paper, oblivious as the future killing machine of the robot army that will one day slaughter us all trims up the yard.....Aaaahhhhh, convenience.
I'm a friend of Sarah Connor. I was told she was here. Could I see her please?
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