A collection of creative work in print, digital, typography, identity, advertising, packaging, illustration, graffiti, painting, fashion, photography, trends, & more.
A Love Letter For You is an unprecedented public art project by Steve Powers (ESPO) and The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program here in Philly. Love Letter is literally a love letter painted on the walls facing the Market/Frankfort El and will encompass 50 painted walls between 63rd and 45th street on Market Street. I have the privilege of seeing this work everyday on my commute to and from work, and in my opinion this is one of the coolest things to happen in Philly. It goes without saying that ESPOs work is ridiculous, but this collaboration goes a step further by opening a sign school and shop that will provide training for area youth and free signage for businesses. A full community takeover. Must feel good considering this is where he grew up.
Lawrence Otoole’s Philadelphia Ghost Sign Project is a visual record of ghost signs and faded advertisements in and around the greater Philadelphia area. To me, one of the coolest aspects of the city’s history. Some of the chosen word combinations are interesting, “Coke, Coal, Fuel, Oil”, “Money, Luggage, Clothing, Watches, Diamonds”…
Gavin over at CR Blog just did a nice review/interview of designer Iain Cadby’s incredible book designs, including his latest: The Elms Lesters Painting Rooms. -Limited to just 1,000 copies, it’s a lavish affair: it comes packaged in a white, individually numbered screenprinted box. Removal of the dustjacket reveals an irridescent hardback cover, blind embossed, with iconography pertaining to the gallery and its artists. Within the book, the chronological cataloguing of various events is split into sections by smaller pages which serve to make the chapter divisions more evident. Interviews with the various artists also sit on smaller pages within the book, employing different stocks and coloured inks.- Iain has also designed books for the likes of Ron English, José Parla, DELTA, WK Interact, and more. Thanks to Jerrod for the heads up.
KRINK is a popular line of ink and markers produced by legendary graf writer KR ONE, mostly known for his metallic silver dripping paint, now offers K-66 Steel Tip Markers. 10 colors. Nice.
