ARDT x Flashgib x Formaganda 2011 (Germany)

Stroke & Formaganda 2011

I’m so excited to share that FlashGib invited me to be part of the amazing Formaganda convention this year! 

FlashGib will be showcasing works from various artists, including mine, at Formaganda in Berlin. The event brings together a mix of creatives, from illustrators to skaters to DJs, with galleries, unique shops, and plenty of opportunities to explore new art, music, and culture. With such a wide variety of activities and a great atmosphere, Formaganda is definitely one of the most exciting events this year, and I'm really happy to be involved!

The Flashgib is a multifunctional flagship store inviting selected artists and brands to showcase the products of their creativity. It’s also a space for inspiration, and a place where unique-minded individuals can buy fashion and lifestyle goods.

Formaganda is a convention that brings together artists, designers, and creatives from all over. It features a variety of galleries, workshops, and shops where visitors can explore and purchase unique works. 

News / Exhibitions (Germany)

Hello! I’ve been a bit quiet lately because I’ve been busy drawing and dealing with some technical issues, as one does. Hoping those challenges would inspire me in some way, I wanted to share my updates...

I’ll be having a couple of shows in the next few weeks with the designers of ARDT, and a few more in May at the following locations:

26 - 29.05.2011
Stroke Art Fair
Munich


05.05.2011 8 PM
Show Opening / Vernissage
The Flashgib
Stuttgart


28/29.05.2011
Formaganda
Berlin

                        

                                                                                
The STROKE ARTFAIR is the worlds first art fair with a main focus on all developements concerning the worldwide movement of the so called Urban Art.

The fair was planned as a wandering-concept to justice the demands of this international art movement. The STROKE ART FAIR took already place twice in Munich (October '09 and Mai '10) and once in Berlin (October '10). The next issue of the fair - STROKE.04 - will take place once again in Munich (may 26 - 29). Additional shows will be presented throughout Germany next year.

Read More: WIDEWALLS

Design Walk Festival (Greece)

13 Graphic Design Studios resolve 13 contradictory elements within the creative process.

The walk takes place in the vibrant area of the city next to the Acropolis, leading the visitor between cult shops and hip bars to discover works by award-winning graphic designers, in one of the most inspiring neighbourhoods in Europe, where ancient Greece, West, East,yesterday and tomorrow meet. 

For the 2010 walk, double decker , the London-based curatingagency, is challenging 13 Graphic Design Studios to create a piece of work inspired by thecontradictions / oppositions with which every designer has to deal, and which arise from fundamental questions in design methodology.

The resulting exhibition, POLES APART, will give a unique visual insight into the creative process – as well as its curious contradictions.

images by alexandros gavrilakis , astronayths , Spyros Bouboukas

http://www.designwalk.gr/

https://www.facebook.com/DesignWalk/photos_albums

COW International Design Festival (Ukraine)

I’m super excited to share the next event I’ll be part of! The COW Festival in Ukraine invited me to participate, and they even asked to use my drawing Hunter for their official banner and posters to promote the festival.

COW Festival is a global forum that celebrates world-class design, featuring everything from illustration and book design to graphic design, product design, fashion, and industrial design. With over 300 works on display and participants from 17 countries, it’s an incredible gathering of creative talent.

The festival takes place in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, and draws designers, students, and the public from across Europe, Asia, Australia, and America.

It’s such an amazing opportunity to be part of a space where different design disciplines come together to inspire and connect.

So, why a cow as the symbol for a design festival? Well, cows have played a key role in human history, providing sustenance and health. In ancient times, they were even a measure of wealth. In Norse mythology, the world itself began with a cow created from melting frost, and in India, cows symbolize abundance and good fortune. It's a unique and fitting symbol for a festival that celebrates creativity and growth!

The artists involved include Gizem Vural,Vadim Gannenko , Lydia Lys Selimalhigazi , Kristina Sabaite ... and many more.

The official opening will be:

Exhibition time: 18-31 May, from 12:00 to 18:00.

PLACE: Kvartira Art Center

[Krasnaya Ploshchad str. 3-1, Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine].

Awards will be held May 23 at 15:30...

Curvy Book x Yen magazine (Australia)

 Yen Magazine, an Australian publication, emailed me to let me know that my artwork was selected for Curvy, their annual all-female art book. I was totally surprised because it was my first time submitting my work to them, and I knew that many girls had been trying for years. I was happy and thrilled to make it into this year's book.

If you're not familiar with Curvy, it's a showcase of some of the best female artists from around the world. It's where I've found some of my favourite artists, and this year looks to be another treasure trove of artistic finds, including Fumi Nakamura, Kelly Thompson, and many more.

Description by Yen magazine:

SYDNEY DETAILS:
Mori Gallery 168 Day Street Sydney
Launch: Thursday, April 2nd 8-11pm
RSVP: Via email here.



 

 

Created by the team behind YEN MAGAZINE, Curvy has been kicking up a creative storm since 2004. Each year, the book features 100-120 of the most exciting female graphic designers and illustrators from over 35 countries around the world. CURVY is a must for anyone passionate about graphic design and illustration that wants to be inspired by a new generation of outstanding female creative talent.

Additionally, the book was featured in a national event tour and is a limited edition publication.

Featuring:

Alana Corra - Aus / Alana Skyring - Aus / Alex Tebb - Aus / Alice Jean Mckellar - Aus / Alicia Thomas - Us / Alison Richards - Aus / Amanda Mendiant - Sweden / Ameesha Earnshaw - Canada / Amy Alexander - Aus / Angela Bassichetti - Brazil / Ann Do - Aus / Anna Manolatos - Spain - Aus / Anna Pogossova - Aus / Ant Marie - Aus / Aramas Ridge - Aus / Bec Winnel - Aus / Bei Badgirl - Aus / Bel Johnstone - Aus / Caitlin Rigby - Aus / Candybird - France / Carla Zamora - Philippines / Caroline Mudge - Aus / Catherine Campbell - Aus / Catia Chien - Usa / Chelsey Freyta - Canada / Clarissa Monteiro - Brazil / Claire Cimbora - Aus / Courtney Brims - Aus / Cruz - Spain / D.U.R.A. - Malaysia / Dashenka Prochazka- Cz - Aus / Davina Purnama - Aus / Dianita - Mexico / Dominique Merven - Aus / Dora-Diamant Doury - France / Ellen Stapleton - Aus / Ellen Weinstein - Usa / Erika Coello - Ecuador / Evi O - Aus / Fanney Antonsdóttir - Norway / Fee Harding (Burntfeather) - Aus / Fernanda Guedes - Brazil / Flossy-P - Aus / Fumi Mini Nakamura - Usa / Gina Kiel - New Zealand / Giulia Balladore - Italy / Hendrika Stekhoven-Smith - Aus / Irene Feleo - Aus / Jennifer Thompson - Aus / Jenna Tink - Aus / Julia Gfrörer - Usa / Kaitlin Beckett - New Zealand / Kareena Zerefos - Aus / Karlee Mackie - Aus / Kassi Isaac - Aus / Kate Aimee Conrick - Aus / Kate Lightfoot - Aus / Katelyn James - Aus / Kelly Mckernan - Usa / Kelly Thompson - New Zealand / Kirbee Lawler - Aus / Kirsten Ewens - Aus / Kristin Fialko - Usa / Lara Allport - Aus / Lara Schubert - Aus / Laura Etheredge - Usa / Lauren Hernandez - Aus / Lila Theodoros - Aus / Lilly Piri - Germany / Lisa Falzon - Malta / Lisa Li - Nz / Lucy Wood - Aus / Maja Veselinovic - Serbia / Maria Eugenia Plate - Argentina / Maria Rapoport - Israel / Maria Vittoria Benatti - Italy / Maureen Gubia - Ecuador / Megan Yeo - Aus / Mel Baxter - Aus / Melani Olivia - Indonesia / Melissa Haslam - Aus / Melissa Murillo - France / Melyssa Anishnabie - Canada / Meredith Earls - Aus / Miao Long - Aus / Nancy Duong - Usa / The Angry Hedonist - Singapore / Natasha Serci - Aus / Nicole Tattersall - Aus / Nina Maskiell - Aus / Noferin - Aus / Patience Hodgson - Aus / Peemonster - Usa / Phresha Le Vandale - Aus / Pomme Chan - Uk / Pyhai - Netherlands / Rebecca Chalmers - Aus / Reem Khurshid - Pakistan / Roxanna Vizcarra - Usa / Ruth Wang - Canada / Sara Blake - Usa / Sarah Larnach - New Zealand / Sear - Aus / Shannon Graham - Aus / Shira Sela - Israel / Sofia Varano - Aus / Stephanie Laberis - Usa / Susan Burghart - Uk / Susannah Garden (Strafe)- Russia / Tanja Szekessy - Germany / Tiffany Muñoz - Canada / Tiffany Toland - Usa / Tuan Nini - Malaysia / Viet-My Bui - Aus / Yulia Yakushova - Russia / Yuki Nakano - Aus / Yvonne Zago - Aus / Zena Santos - Aus / Zoe Keogh - Aus / Zou Qing - China.

Special thanks to: Our media partners Semi Permanent, MTV, Design is Kinky, Lifelounge, Empty, Pedestrian. Drinks provided by Peroni Leggera.


Stay tuned to the CURVY section on the YEN website for more information including details on the Melbourne & Auckland events coming soon.