I found this
website while looking for examples of graphic installations for another class.
I think that the installation designs of Ebon Heath are outstanding. On the
website are many images and examples of his work, including other media than
the typographic installation shown here. I think his work on the Stereo.type
pieces really makes us aware about how the medium and presentation of our
creations effect how the viewer “sees” or “hears” what we have to say.
He is a
designer who received his BFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of
Design in 1994. He lives and works in several places: Brooklyn, Bali, and
Berlin. When he graduated, he founded a design studio that focused mainly on
music packaging, magazine layout, and fashion advertising. He called it
(((stereotype))). He also co-founded Cell Out in 2003, which is a consultant
group that develops media strategies for non-profit organizations, NGO’s, and brands.
He has exhibited around the world. His exhibits include his stereo.type
mobiles, installations, jewelry, and performance art focusing on type. He is
also a visiting professor in Graphic Design at Lehman College and an Art
Director for the Mindpirates Berlin.
The work that I liked the best and thought was
the most unique was called Stereo.type. The website says it is a syntheses of
our typographic language with the physical expression of our body language. It
also claims that these installations make the viewer listen with their eyes, or
how can we make sound and its symbols found in language able to be heard
visibly.
I think that
this designer does a great job of getting us to look at type as a tangible
object, not just something on a page to arrange. He presents it in a way that
makes us think about how we feel about type, and encourages designers to think
outside of the box when creating something.
To me, Graphic Design installations are one of the most beautiful and interesting pieces of work. The combination of artistic ability and knowledge of graphic design elements (principles of design, typography, etc.) bring the two forms together to make stunning pieces of work.
ReplyDeleteSide note: Since my own installation of 'Word Hard.' in the comm building, I have already thought to pursue more physical installations and compositions. We'll see!