10.01.10
Bond Street
Natasha Law has produced a Bond Street-inspired illustration for the opening feature of a luxury UK travel magazine. The piece features a street scene capturing high-end brand and fashion labels such as Asprey, Boodles, Chophard, Cartier, Idole and Moussaieff.
Kiehl's - Crème de Corps
Kate Moross has completed more work for Kiehl's, this time creating a bottle design for their famous Crème de Corps. It will be available exclusively in the UK from March, to tie in with Mothers day.
Rose Stallard
We mentioned back in November that Rose Stallard had been commissioned to design artwork for the clothing label Simpson London. You've already seen the logo she created for them, and we can now show one of the t-shirt designs she's produced. The full range is out in March. Her ideas include the original dog featured in the Simpson logo, an illustration of Malcolm McDowell and a type piece based on 'The East'.
Along with Steve Wilson, Rose also recently donated a signature artwork, entitled 'Ozzy', to the Gifted Charity Art Auction. The event was in aid of the Kids Company and Teenage Cancer Trust, and was held on the 26th November in Devonshire Square, London. The piece raised over £500 for the charity.
Following on from last month's 'Heavy Pencil' ICA event, here's an image of Rose in action on the night.
Finally in relation to Rose, The Sunday Times Style Magazine also asked Rose to illustrate their Teenies feature. Here's one of the three pieces she produced.
Aubin & Wills- Exhibition
Aubin & Wills have invited Steven Wilson to exhibit at their Notting Hill, Westbourne Grove flagship store. You'll be able to visit the exhibition throughout March, with a private view set to be held on 11th March 2010.
Aubin & Wills launched in September 2008. The brand is known for finding unusual period buildings to house its stores, from old pubs to town houses. As well as Westbourne Grove, there are branches in Wimbledon Village and Marylebone High St, and a new store soon to be opened in Redchurch Street.
Steve will be creating a new series of 14 limited edition, signed prints (available to purchase), and based on classic, vintage, English icons. Here's a preview entitled 'English Cad'.
Danny Sangra
Danny Sangra was commissioned by Nike USA to work on a brief in association with Foot Locker. You'll see the influence of basketball, video games, cars, music and dance in the works, one of which can be seen here.
Danny has also been asked to design a dress print for Issa's Autumn/Winter '10 season, along the theme of Nylon. That's all we can share for the moment, but we'll keep you posted.
Grafik Awards
Kate Moross has been asked to be a judge for the next Grafik Awards, with the judging taking place on 22nd February 2010. The Grafik Design Awards are the only UK awards dedicated to graphic design, and they'll be different to other award schemes by being genuinely top quality, accessible (easy and affordable to enter) and most importantly, talent-driven.
Other confirmed judges are Wim Crouwel, Peter Saville, Eva Rucki (Troika), Ben Parker (Made Thought), Sara de Bondt and Emily King (Frieze Magazine). The awards party is set to be held at The Wapping Project, London on 29th April 2010.
For more information visit the website www.awards@grafikmag.com
James Joyce
James created the cover design for the latest issue of Vroom Magazine, selected by the association of illustrators. The title of the page was 'That Obscure Object of Desire: How Japan changed contemporary illustration.' His work can also be seen in IDN Magazine this month.
Also relating to James along with Paula Castro and Rose Stallard, they've been asked to be involved with the event 'Pick Me Up'. This is a contemporary graphic art fair at Somerset House running from the 23rd of April to the 3rd May.
The fair consists of main three parts; one of which is a curated show where Liz Farrelly (editor/author) and Patrick Burgoyne (Creative Review) and Angharad Lewis (Grafik) have selected work from 25 of the best, up and coming illustrators. The artists have been asked to contribute a limited-edition print.
Polydor
Revenge is Sweet have been commissioned by Steve Warby at Polydor to produce a label poster for Fiction Records, representing their artists this year, such as Kate Nash, Snow Patrol, the Maccabees and Crystal Castles.
Detroit Social Club
Si Scott was also commissioned by Polydor to design a poster for the indie rock band Detroit Social Club, featuring the band's forthcoming tour dates.
Laurence King. For Love and Money: New Illustration
We are pleased to announce the launch of 'For Love and Money' by Liz Farrelly and Olivia Triggs. The book features portfolios of images from a diverse selection of over 80 contemporary practitioners and is out in February. Drawn from around the world, each portfolio is accompanied by analysis and the illustrator's comments.
As a showcase of new talent and current trends, the book offers an insider's guide to illustration today. Featured artists include James Joyce, Kate Moross, Danny Sangra, Si Scott, Revenge is Sweet, Steven Wilson, Paula Castro and Rose Stallard.
Cover design by James Joyce.
Paula Castro
Vogue Russia has commissioned Paula to work on a series of illustrations based on nine different flowers, in her delicate, hand drawn style. We'll show you the artwork when completed.
Hoffman Creative NY also commissioned Paula to collaborate with them on their 2009 Christmas card. The brief was to produce a detailed line drawing of winter foliage, and resulted in an elegant, embossed ink drawing.
In addition, Paula recently held a successful exhibition at the Flux Factory, New York, from 3rd-8th December '09.
Si Scott
This month Si Scott is collaborating with Wieden and Kennedy for the Guardian, working on the instore and online 'Redeem Yourself' campaign for Harrods, and also producing work with Future Brand in Milan, for the Fiat Group and Alfa Romeo brand.
We mentioned last month that Si Scott had collaborated with Vauxhall Skate for their latest London event taking place this month. Si created a winter inspired event logo, as well as specially customized designer ice skates. The ice skating event is to be held on January the 28th at P3 Exhibtions, 35 Marylebone Road. They've recently announced two of the headlining D.J's; Paloma Faith and Coco Summer.
In other Si Scott news, during March he will be lecturing at the UCLA in association with AIGA (The Professional Association for Design), in Los Angeles. In addition there will an accompanying exhibition at TBWA/ LA. Another of Si's lecture's will be held in the city of Cordoba, Argentina. For further info please contact info@breedlondon.com
We're pleased to report that Si is going to be a judge at the Scottish Design Awards in Glasgow, 17th Feb 2010. As well as this month being given a Graphis Gold Award; an honour for his outstanding advertising work.
Masa
Continuing from last month, here's another concept from Masa's personal portfolio we thought was too good to miss.
