Will Sweeney has created an animated cover for the second iPad issue of Lodown Magazine. As well as an interview, videos and images from Will, the issue also features Lars Von Trier, Jon Rafman and Craig Ward. Available now from the iTunes App Store. Animation by Dan Britt.

18 November, 2011 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Moving Image, Will Sweeney | | Permalink

Siggi Eggertsson has created a scarf as part of an ongoing series initiated by creative agency Hugo & Marie. The scarf features a moon graphic made of thousands of triangles across its giant 1.3 x 1.3 metre size and is printed on 100% silk. The scarf is available to buy here.

08 November, 2011 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Siggi Eggertsson | | Permalink

We’ve updated Jesse Auersalo’s portfolio with a selection of his most recent work, including projects for Playboy Magazine, Sixpack France, Darcel Disappoints, Fader Magazine and Little White Lies. Click the image above or here to see the latest work.

02 November, 2011 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Jesse Auersalo | | Permalink

Adrian Johnson has just released his ‘Tear Trilogy’, a set of prints available now from his shop. Signed and numbered in an edition of fifty, the four-colour screenprints were hand-printed by Artizan Editions onto 350gsm Monaco Matte paper.

You can see images of the whole set here.

20 October, 2011 - Posted in Adrian Johnson, Art Direction & Design, Illustration | | Permalink

Currently running at HVW8 Gallery in Los Angeles is a new solo show by Parra. For the exhibition, Parra decamped from Amsterdam to LA to create an new body of original work, including his first watercolour pieces, a collaboration with Nicole Pedder. Completely sold out on the opening night, the exhibition is Parra’s only solo show in 2011 as he prepares for a major museum show to open in early 2012. The exhibition runs until 6th November. If you can’t make it, check out Chris Stamp’s video above.

10 October, 2011 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Parra | | Permalink

Tonight sees the opening of an exhibition of screenprints from Kate Gibb, at Black Bough in Ludlow, Shropshire. The exhibition, titled Unplanned Magic, features all-new work and runs until 5th November. We’ll share more images from the show next week.

07 October, 2011 - Posted in Illustration, Kate Gibb | | Permalink

We’ve updated Mat Maitland’s portfolio with a selection of new personal work and commercial commissions. See more here.

05 October, 2011 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Mat Maitland | | Permalink

Johnnie Walker have launched the Jasper Goodall Limited Edition of their famous Black Label whisky. Limited to 1000 hand-signed bottles, the project saw Jasper create his own version of the whisky’s Striding Man logo. On reinterpreting the iconic figure, in use since 1908, Jasper said I knew almost straight away what I wanted to do. I recalled, during a visit to a whisky distillery years ago, the guide telling me how slowly, over time, a small amount of whisky evaporates and escapes the barrel, this is known as the ‘angels’ share’ and I felt that rendering the striding man in ’smoke’ would be the perfect expression of this concept.

You can pictures of the finished product here.

09 September, 2011 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Jasper Goodall | | Permalink

Will Sweeney has just completed the artwork for the latest promo for French electronic act Birdy Nam Nam. The video, which accompanies new song Goin’ In, is centred around a cosmic royal wedding in the land of Nam Nam. The video is Will’s latest for the group since The Parachute Ending, which was nominated as one of the 25 YouTube Play / Guggenheim videos, marking the most exceptional talent in online video. You can see more of Will’s animation work here.

06 September, 2011 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Moving Image, Will Sweeney | | Permalink

Jasper Goodall sent us this print he has entered into the Druck Berlin screenprinting festival, which takes place this weekend, 27-28th August. The poster was created in collaboration with People of Print, who invited ten artists to contribute to the festival.

25 August, 2011 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Jasper Goodall | | Permalink