The National Theatre of Scotland strive to create productions that challenge the very perception of theatre itself. Last night I was lucky enough to catch the preview of Wall of Death: A Way of Life at Glasgow’s SECC. The show combines a zoetrope extravaganza by visual artist Stephen Skrynka, the thrilling (and nail biting) sight of the Ken Fox Troupe riding the Wall of Death, and an audio visual experience that explains how these two worlds met. A must see for anyone with a pulse.
I am Architype Van Doesburg. Click your way to Pentagram’s website to discover your type (password is ‘character’) and learn a little about its history.
Typography created from photographs of industrial structures by Swedish designer Kalle Hagman
New year, new flickr find. Here’s Laurence Philomene’s endearing photostream.
Filed under: Projects, Typography | Tags: daily drop cap, Jessica Hische, Typography
My new favourite blog is Jessica Hische’s Daily Drop Cap. Each day she shares a unique, hand crafted, initial cap for other bloggers to beautify their blogs with. Check out her website for more typographic treasures, including commissions for Tiffany & Co and Uppercase magazine.
The Off The Beaten Tracks session with Trespassers William (playing in the Palm House at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh) is now up. You can see my photos of the session here.
On first appearance, these images appear to be stark photographs of painted objects. They are, in fact, paper sculptures by NY based artist Daniel Sean Murphy. His work varies from constructing a woodpecker skeleton bone by bone to creating photorealistic Cartier watches from paper. But, it’s the simplicity of the everyday objects that caught my eye.
Filed under: Photography | Tags: calligraphy, Flickr, Julien Breton, light writing
Some seriously slick light calligraphy by Julien Breton.
Digital agency Civic are saving this Christmas by reusing and customising old cards and want you to join in by sharing your tips on how to have a Merry Christmas on a modest budget.
Here’s a few of my own thoughts…
1. Lacking Christmas tree decorations? Adorn your tree with origami birds instead, like this pretty dove made from a paper doily.
2. Forget crap Secret Santa gifts this year, send a secret compliment instead. Better yet, say it with calligraphy like Love Jenna
3. Buy a decorative stamp and transform cheap card into unique handmade christmas cards. I’ve gone for a handmade folk heart stamp by Noolibird.
4. Invest in clear baubles that you can fill yourself. That way your decorations can change with your decor. Check out Land-rich’s nature ornaments for inspiration.
5. Knit your own Christmas stocking. Those with needle phobias may have to make do with a red pillow case instead.
Have a credit-less Christmas and a thrifty New Year everyone!
A collection of typeface designs by graphic designer Andrew Byrom, including the ingenious Venetian Blind typeface and Interiors (3D type) created from full scale steel furniture.
