“When thinking about creative London, one of the things that springs to mind is all the body art to be seen, in so many different styles and created by very (and occasionally not so) talented artists. This piece references tattoo influenced lettering and is drawn and painted by hand.”
‘Graphic’ by Hector Pottie
“The type face is my own drawn up stencil face. I’ve used it with the word graphic as I enjoy its boldness. I love the power of graphic design to add emphasis to words. I’ve place slashes between the characters changing the word further into a graphic statement.”
‘Photographed’ by Deborah Clerkin
“I chose the word ‘Photographed’ as it is one of my greatest passions. As a photographer images are very important to me, capturing moments that become lasting and loved memories. Photography has evolved over the years. From traditional 35 mm film, digital SLR’s and compacts to mobile phones utilising apps like Instagram, photography is accessible to almost anyone in many ways.”
‘Cinematic’ by Ira Prado
“As you can see my piece it is inspired on the front display of the movie theaters, it is half-way Art-Deco and Pop. The idea is to reflect that this city is everyone’s big scenario, where all of the stories happen.”
‘Bonkers’ by Oli Frape
An ode to Danny Boyle
“Sarah asked me if I’d like to respond to the brief with the word ‘bonkers’ as an ode to the wonderful Danny Boyle and the incredible London 2012 opening ceremony that he created.”
“I draw some components and tools of manufacturing as letters, then cut them out of lino as printing them would emphasise the repetitive nature of the manufacturing process.”
‘Illuminating’ by Helen Rawlinson
Rawlinson is a textile designer who specialises in hand screen printed lampshades. “I also have to mention my son, Stanley who occasionally likes to participate and make chaos.”
‘Wild’ by Emily Bornoff
Emily Bornoff is an illustrator and surface designer. Born and raised in London, she takes inspiration from all over the world, with a particular love for Scandinavian design. Her father was an antique dealer so growing up with so many beautiful objects and furniture around her has influenced her use of antiques and vintage objects in her work. She has a particular obsession with 1950’s illustrators, textile designers and ceramic artists.
Bornoff also loves drawing animals and nature in her work and is a keen supporter of animal welfare. She screenprints, works in relief, lithography and uses digital print on books as well as textiles and ceramics.
‘Fish’ by Lydia Thornley
‘Vying’ by Glenn Rickwood
Rickwood has been a graphic designer for 20 years and is currently studying for an MA in Applied Imagination in the Creative Industries at Central Saint Martins. His research is into analog vs digital design.
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