‘Let it Shine’, the latest spot by Honda, directed by Erik van Wyk and produced by Bouffant via Wieden+Kennedy’s Amsterdam branch, has been produced to spread the news of the new environmental brand platform by Honda without the need for all the green.
All stops were pulled out as what is possibly the world’s largest LED screen, composed of hundreds of Honda Insights, relays iconographic stories at dawn of hugs and kisses, frowns turned into smiles, and general good will, which are all meant to convey people’s inherent wish to be good.
Soft, staggeringly detailed photography by Itou Kouichi, whose portfolio is a mix of monochrome and colour photography with impeccable composition and lighting being put into effect throughout. Look out for the set of animal photos, one of which is shown here, which are unimaginable and will make you reconsider the limits of photography.
Daytum is a web application for collecting and presenting any data imaginable through its aesthetically-pleasing minimalistic interface, managing to do so in a way which does not aggravate the eyes. As well as being a dream to use, it is also very addictive.
Nice illustration style which combines the classic comic book style with a hint of fluidity from Japanese brushwork as well as some colour in the form of watercolours, creating a vivid and unique style.
While his tribute art shop is ugly as sin, the art of the late Charley Harper, in itself, is refreshing. Even though it from the 70′s and 80′s, the work shows no sign of wear with its vibrant colours and minimalistic, geometric shapes standing out from the crowd even today. I like how the art was described by Harper himself (sorry it is quite long).
“When I look at a wildlife or nature subject, I don’t see the feathers in the wings, I just count the wings. I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns, textures, fascinating behavior and endless possibilities for making interesting pictures. I regard the picture as an ecosystem in which all the elements are interrelated, interdependent, perfectly balanced, without trimming or unutilized parts; and herein lies the lure of painting; in a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can create an ordered universe.”
A poll has recently been added to the sidebar and so it may have caught your attention, or just snuck into your blind spot to avoid drawing attention. Either way the poll is there and if you have not guessed yet, it is all about ‘guest posting’ and my interest in getting the people involved in reachably, allowing for a more community centric site. More after the break… and if you want to, please answer the poll.
