Graphic auteurs
Auteur. A word I’ve used hundreds of times but just now had to look up, to see what it actually meant. But now that I know, I think it’s the perfect word to describe what’s happening in graphic design in LA, according to this piece “REDCAT reveals a shift in graphic design.” Written by Hugh Hart—the smart local freelancer who is the only writer I know who manages to get graphic design stories into the LAT—the piece begins with the Geoff McFetridge/Ed Fella show at REDCAT, and manages to name drop a bunch of other auteur-worthy designers like Monster-man Stefan Bucher, Tim Biskup, Gary Baseman, National Forest and Shep Fairey (I’m calling him Shep from now on; does that change your perception of him?).
So there’s this whole debate about what these kinds of creatives should call themselves—artists, illustrators, graphic artists, graphic designers—why not go all the way and call them graphic auteurs? An article by Michael Rock published more than a decade ago agrees.
March 29th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Heyy guys!! Great news!!! GAS, has come up with a unique contest of designing a flag for the world! The designs will be judged by a panel of judges and exhibitted during Fuorisalone (Milan Design Week) in the GAS Superstudio. The best selections will be printed on GAS T-shirts.
The prizes are pretty cool too.The first prize is a weekend getaway at the MotoGP with exclusive access to the paddocks(WOOO HOOO!) plus a voucher of 600 Euros!! There are five prizes in all, with the least winning amount of 250 Euros. So guys hurry.. the deadline is 3rd April!
Log on to http://www.gasworldsflag.com/ to sign up and get more info.
March 30th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
You know, normally I wouldn’t promote contests in the comments here but since these winnings are in Euros I say go for it. Might as well capitalize on our weak economy.