Project Summary: Recycled Sadness
Recycled Sadness is a unique art project featuring a series of de-motivational posters that convey ironic and humorous messages. Each poster is crafted with a distinctive style, utilizing hand-lettering techniques to give a personal touch to the artwork.
Design Contributions
Hand-Lettering: I hand-lettered each poster, ensuring that the typography reflects the project’s creative and satirical tone.
Screen Printing: The hand-lettered designs were then screen-printed onto repurposed Goodwill paintings, giving new life to previously overlooked artwork while enhancing the visual impact of each piece.
Overall Impact
The Recycled Sadness project combines humor with social commentary, inviting viewers to reflect on the contrast between traditional motivational slogans and the ironically negative messages presented. By using repurposed materials, the project also promotes sustainability and creative reuse, making each piece not only a statement on de-motivation but also an example of innovative artistic practice. The result is a thought-provoking and visually engaging series that challenges conventional notions of inspiration and creativity.
Project Summary: Show Posters
Show Posters showcases a collection of promotional designs created for various events and performances. These posters are crafted to capture the essence of each show, providing a visually engaging way to communicate details and attract audiences.
Design Contributions
Custom Design: I frequently take on requests to design unique show posters, tailoring each one to reflect the style and theme of the event.
Ongoing Updates: This section of my portfolio will continue to evolve over time, featuring new designs as I undertake additional projects and collaborations.
Overall Impact
The Show Posters project highlights my ability to create striking visual identities for live events, effectively blending creativity with informative elements. Each poster serves not only as a promotional tool but as a piece of art that engages viewers and captures the spirit of the performances. By regularly updating this collection, I aim to showcase the diversity of my design work and the dynamic nature of the events for which I create.
Project Summary: I Ironically Heart PDX
I Ironically Heart PDX is a meta-art piece that marries language, design, and cultural commentary, celebrating the spirit of Portland, Oregon. The work features a heart symbol containing the punctuation mark for irony, playfully reading: “I Ironically Heart PDX.”
Design Contributions
Concept Development: This piece is designed to reflect the unique, often ironic nature of Portland culture. The use of the irony mark adds a layer of depth, as many are not familiar with it, presenting a subtle elitism that is characteristic of the city's vibe.
Handwritten Typography: The text is crafted in a handwritten style that echoes retro woodblock typefaces, lending a nostalgic yet contemporary feel to the design. This choice aligns with the “overly cool hipster” aesthetic often associated with Portland and its creative community.
Overall Impact
I Ironically Heart PDX serves as both a love letter to the city and a commentary on its cultural quirks. While it embraces the complexities of Portland's identity, it does so with affection rather than judgment. This piece encapsulates the idea that truly loving a place involves acknowledging and embracing its unique traits—even the ironic and elitist ones. By combining thoughtful design with a playful message, this artwork resonates with locals and visitors alike, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences in Portland.It was also very satisfying to get pictures of something I designed with folks like Haley Joel Osment, Lorenza Izzo and Eli Roth.
