Illustration Play

Illustration Play #1

by Victionary

Illustration Play explores new trends in handcrafted illustration, each of which lends a welcome departure from digitally generated graphics. In a bold departure from the pixel based aesthetic, Illustration Play focuses rather on the return to experimental and unique techniques such as paper cutting, stitching, knitting, needlework, origami, patchwork and more. Thirty artists from around the globe present their distinct yet diverse perspectives on their signature styles, and the myriad skills they bring to each project, and share their resounding successes. Contributors include Catalina Estrada, Genevieve Dionne, Melvin Galapon, Caroline Hwang, Steven Harrington, Johanna Lundberg, Miles Donovan, Stephanie Dotson, Peter Callesen, AJ Fosik, Richard Saja, Ian Wright and many more. Through interviews and photos of the studios where they find their inspiration, the artists and designers takes you on a voyeuristic journey through their personal realms and share their work from vision and imagination to creation.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Art Design, Art

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 3, 2007

About the author

viction:ary is the publishing brand of leading publisher viction workshop ltd, founded by Victor Cheung in 2001. Sitting at the heart of Asia, viction:ary books specialise in visual arts and design, and connect visions and inspirations from the West and the East. With focuses on graphic design, illustrations, fashion, architecture, product design and contemporary art projects, our radar observes global designs that essentially present strong, original concepts and graphical approaches. Through creative collaborations and innovations in publishing, we capture
what’s up and who’s next in the creative realm and propose multidimensional angles to rethink and review design.
Persistently pushing the boundaries, viction:ary’s commitment
to quality in editorial direction and book design is widely recognised by the industry and international media. With
heaps of successful publications under our belt, we continue
to give ourselves to elevate visual experiences and inspire readers inside and outside the industry, wherever they dwell in the world.

Reviews

[Laycee · Rating 4 out of 5]

definitely a very fun book to "read" or look at I mean. Although I found the variety of illustrations not as great as some of the other books such as Illusive 2 and It's a matter of Illustration. Very reasonably priced for a design book. I would recommend buying it if you don't have a lot of other illustration books. If you do, this one might have a lot of repeats.

[Kate Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book just as much as I loved Illustration Play 2. A great compilation of interesting illustrative ideas delivered to the highest standard. It was great because it presents the more tactile side of illustration, stepping away from the pen and paper and picking up needle and thread, paper and scissors, or old mascara brushes and pushpins.

[reading is my hustle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paper cutting, stitching, knitting, needlework, origami, and patchwork. Dreamy.