I was trained as a graphic designer right during The Transition. I had to make countless exercises by hand, with traditional instruments, with ancient techniques, with state-of-the-art technology available at that time, which was not yet digital. My frustration at not achieving perfection was equally state-of-the-art. I had to design posters using transferable type.Continue reading “Getting abstract, talking nonsense”
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Gestural calligraphy series
This series was made between 2013 and 2015 to experiment with calligraphic textures that occupy more or less defined areas. They also proved to be a relaxing therapy by not having to think too hard about what to write with a pen. It is related to automatic writing exercises where you shouldn’t think beforeContinue reading “Gestural calligraphy series”
Unknown Papers
One day it just clicked. I had to make it with paper. This is one of the most famous album covers from a great band. Personally my discover route was through Depeche Mode. Their image maker, Anton Corbijn directed a movie called Control, which I watched when it came out in my country in 2008.Continue reading “Unknown Papers”
Lenina Villela 