Thursday 20 January 2011
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Rio 2016 Logo
This is a video in Brazilian portuguese… (with subtitles) but it's a must watch. It's about the creation of the logo for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
I know there's a ton of controversy about this identity… Watch the movie, and make up your own mind.
Described as "insipid" in Creative Review… it seems designing an Olympic Identity is somewhat a poison chalice.
My opinion… it is the epitome of what an Olympic identity should be. Elegant, adaptable, recognisable, classic… with multiple layers of meaning and hidden imagery encased in it. A true, classic logo. I think Tatil – the agency who created this have done an outstanding job.
So, what do you think? Let me know in the comments…
Friday 14 January 2011
It's a horrible, grey, wet, January day in Staines
So I thought I'd post this . I hope it makes you smile. It always works for me.
(I did this after seeing the Harvest Moon clip on my old pal Greig's blog).
Thursday 6 January 2011
The amazing cardboard sculptures of Chris Gilmour
Well, after a couple of posts about wooden Vespa's… I thought it was time for a cardboard Lambretta!
It's kind of hard to believe, but this beauty is made out of two things only. Cardboard and glue. And that's it. No wooden frame. No hidden supporting metal structure. It's one of the self imposed restrictions artist Chris Gilmour adheres to when creating his art. And it art, of the highest quality in my opinion. There's something about taking cardboard, that humblest of materials, so often overlooked and discarded and creating something beautiful. Something that makes you look afresh at the original objects too. I don't know if I've got Chris's vision… but that's my personal take. And it's not just scooters… Chris has created everything from wheelchairs to typewriters… microscopes to lifesize sculptures of Queen Victoria. Amazing stuff. Find out more on his website.
Wednesday 5 January 2011
Happy 2011
Normal service will be resumed shortly… In the meantime, I'm taking this opportunity to wish all my readers and subscribers a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2011.
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