03.07.10
Neal Murren
Here's a new personal piece of art fantasy by Neal Murren. Starting with a blank book, Neal has created a fairy tale with his own unique story, illustrating the pages with images and text.
You can see it here first.
Danny Sangra
Fanny and Jessy are a London based design duo whose brilliantly named debut collection, 'I hope you die soon' and follow up, 'Vaniloquence' has earned them a reputation as some of the capital's best new designers. Danny is currently producing a fashion film for the label's A/W 2010 collection and we can show you two stills right now. Expect more dark randomness to follow.
Also this month, Danny has created a new ski design for Atomic's 2011/2012 collection and you can hear what he has to say for himself with an interview in Blu magazine, out on the 15th July
On top of this, Danny is working with the creative set up See Studio to produce an illustration for Courvoisier, celebrating Future 500 members.
Finally, Danny's recently completed the album artwork for 'Sometimenever' entitled, Father Hope, which is to be released by Atticus Black Records this summer.
Mr & Mrs Smith
Steven Wilson is currently creating a new brand animation for Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique hotel and romantic getaway specialists. The work will predominantly be type based and then will transform into an animation telling the story of the brand.
Watch this space for more......
Kate Moross
After a year of planning, Kate Moross' Isomorphs label will be releasing its first 12" with Pictureplane's 'True Ruin Light Body' described as the "burping, squeaking, farting synth sounds of your local DIY underground" by Pitchfork and featuring artwork by Kate herself.
In other music themed news, Kate created the cover artwork for the Guardian Guide, Crystal Castles.
You can see more of Kate's work as part of the 'Outline Editions Presents 001 London' exhibition, which brings together some of Britain's leading graphic artists and runs from the 28th May through to the 3rd July. The exhibition features signed limited edition prints from the forefront of music, fashion and culture.
http://store.outline-editions.co.uk
And finally, this month Kate is working with ad agency, The Partners, for a Hospital charity piece.
Rose Stallard
Glastonbury kicked off on Wednesday (23rd June) where you would have found Rose's specially commissioned illustrations in last weekend's Guardian Guide and at the festival itself (if you're lucky enough to have gone).
Featuring some classic rock n roll icons like drumsticks, guitar cases, and plectrums.
And staying with The Guardian for a moment, Rose has recently been commissioned to create an illustration for an inside feature for The Guide on Russell Brand's new film.
She will also be working with The Greenwich Comedy Festival to produce their poster artwork. The festival runs for 7 days and features some of the biggest names in stand-up - Russell Howard, Jo Brand and Ardal O'Hanlon all appeared in 2009.
Matthew Wiliamson
Our lips are pretty much sealed, but we can tell you that Si Scott has begun collaborating with Matthew Williamson for his SS11 collection this month. As always we'll keep you updated as soon as we're allowed to tell you more.
Si Scott was also invited to take part in the new annual event, DNA (Designers Northern Alliance) which was held last month at The Triangle, Manchester. It involved a number of the local universities.
Si was subsequently asked by Design Week to write a piece for their blog, relating to his experience at the event.
http://www.designweek.co.uk/blog/new-talent-for-the-north/3015156.article
Masa
Here's a new Masa piece created for Don't Panic from the brief, 'Technology'. The artwork is printed onto a poster that is distributed nationwide inside the Don't Panic packs and will be exhibited on the front page of Don't Panic's website, in their gallery and also on the London Underground - so you can't really miss it, but just in case, we've also featured it here.
Don't Panic will also include a full profile on MASA, so pick up a pack from the 28th June.
http://dontpaniconline.com/magazine/arts/masa
Revenge is Sweet
Revenge is Sweet and eleven other illustrators were asked by Varoom magazine to work with author and journalist Paul Morley on a project titled - The 21st Century Zodiac. They were asked to complete a new star sign to reflect Paul's thinking. The result? Part pop, part sci-fi, part art, part cultural commentary; entitled 'The Sign Of The Wiimote' and in the current issue of Varoom.
Also this month, we can show you a new art inspired piece from Revenge.
Paula Castro
And finally, we're very pleased to show you this new personal piece from Paula Castro. 'Mon Sac' is part of a series of sensitively, hand-drawn fashion bags, shoes and flowers. 