gemma correll

Gemma Correll does rad work.

poetry in motion

This poster created by Josip Kelava has been making the rounds on Pinterest, and with good reason. I love the colour palette, type and intricate use of overlay. Also, it's dreamy. I may be wrong but I think that the Melbourne Dance Company 2012 is fictional, Kelava created an identity and poster as an exercise in design..? If anyone knows, please put me straight!





via Behance

eye candy

Nice image, displaying some sweet hardware, by Shawn Hoke, via wit + delight tumblr, via Happenstance

And to justify this post, which would otherwise just contain one line of writing and a picture, here are some stunning photos by Jonathan Levitt. He has a beautiful blog, Grass Doe. Go there now.

blast from the past

Alain Gree (1971) via here

(Rediplete Pediatric Syrup Box by Merck Sharp & Dohme from 1960's or 70's, found via the fox is black)

I just go crazy for the retro styling and bold, saturated colours of these old advertisements. Especially those containing visions of the future akin to Buck Rogers or The Jetsons. I had a film tutor at university called Roger Buck, and I was forever on the brink of calling him Buck Rogers by mistake. I guess he gets that a lot. Can we please bring this style back?

speaking of summer

California Sunrise by Dirty Gold just drips summery, laidback goodness. Oh dear, this Southern Winter is going to be hard going for me, I think!

In other news, Banksy's nemesis King Robbo and his crew are laying down some fighting talk. Pers'nally I wouldn't be shocked if "Team Robbo" turned out to be Banksy upping his publicity.

humble pie

Love this sad little poster from Because Studio, found via Things I Like, Things I Love

i still love you, ramones

The Ramones vs The Misfits by unknown, found via Notcot

the many faces of woody allen

Genius. For the Gallery1988 + Funny or Die "Is This Thing On?" show. Found here via notcot.

so you need a typeface

For the little nerd in all of us. Buy it here, found via here.

boogazine

A few weeks back I posted about anarchistic Aussie micro-publishers Wooden Toy's sweet pop-up shop in London. Now have a gander at their latest amazeballs issue of Wooden Toy Quarterly (#7: The Music Edition). There are 5,000 individually numbered copies up for grabs, it's tempting...

"Each page is individually hand-crafted using no templates, consistent fonts or typesetting."

- Timba Smits of Wooden Toy Publishing Co.

Find out all about their production credits, process & value in this great article at For Print Only.

alphabet

The Alphabet from n9ve on Vimeo.

via Black Eiffel

new years revolutions

Speaking of a new year, I love this Guide To A Better Year print by recovering lazyholic. It seems I'm not the only one trying to be savvy by avoiding the guilt of making impossible goals. Although taming animals may be a hard one, I'll have to buy a pet. And no debt might be tricky, now that flights are booked to go to Europe in August (Paris! Italy! Spain! English countryside - home!) But I couldn't be happier.

eat drink and be murray

Merry Christmas from New Zealand. I miss my family & friends a lot during this time of year, but artist Elliot Quince's 2010 holiday card pays a neat wee tribute to my current home. So wherever you are: stay warm/fire up the BBQ/be merry! xx

the writing's on the wall

Heh. This street art from Mobster tickles my pickle. This too.

via no smarties

johnny come lately

Aw guys. I missed the chance to promote this event in time, but let's take a moment to stare at the majesty of Wooden Toy Quarterly's promo art, created by several ridiculously talented artists, for the launch party of their latest edition (The Music one) at Concrete Hermit in London on December 2nd. Described by Concrete Hermit gallery as "possibly the most design-heavy lowbrow art and creative culture publication ever printed," the opening, which celebrated the launch of Wooden Toy Quarterly magazine in the UK (it hails from Melbourne & Sydney) also included a pop-up bookstore, customised 12" vinyl and live music. But no fear, the show's up til Jan.

consumer love

Wise words from the master of advertising, written in beautiful calligraphy by Justin Van Genderen, found over at all the mountains. Check out this behind-the-scenes Mad Men photoshoot for more vintage eyecandy.

negative space

This "negative space billboard" on the Canadian border definitely tickles my funny bone. Created by Lead Pencil Studio, it reminds me of Anthony Gormley's figurative sculptures, Chiharu Shiota's In Silence and Rachel Whiteread's devotion to negative space.

found at unurth.

catch a falling star

From above: Rain Rain, Pink Box, and Catch A Fallen Star by Andrea Innocent. Just 'cause.