Pinkergreen Blog

Cut Out

2011-12-22T14:40:00.004-05:00

Designer and artist Olly Moss created these amazing cut paper silhouettes of his favorite pop culture icons and individually framed them each. These beautiful silhouettes are incredibly detailed in the representation of each person, animal or alien (in the case of E.T). Check out a video from opening night at Gallery 1988 where the silhouettes were exhibited here.

Her Morning Elegance

2011-11-16T10:43:00.007-05:00

Her Morning Elegance is an amazingly beautiful stop motion music video created by Oren Lavie and Eyal Landesman. This video is made up of 2096 still photographs and took 48 hours to complete. Incredible! Check out the video and the making of here.

Branding 10,000 Lakes

2011-11-08T14:26:00.004-05:00

Nicole Meyer is currently woking on an amazing logo project that will continue for many years to come. Earlier this year she began designing one logo for one Minnesota lake every day. Sounds simple right? Not quite. Consider the nickname of Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Lakes. In a little over 27 years, Meyer plans on having designed one logo for each and every lake. Talk about ambitious! Follow her daily progress on her blog.

Remake

2011-10-25T14:21:00.008-04:00

Just recently Booooooom and Adobe teamed together to create Remake. Remake is a photo project that challenges participants to recreate a famous work of art (painting, photo, etc.) using only photography. The competition just ended a few days ago and the submissions are pretty amazing! Here's a couple of my favorites...

Unevolved Brands

2011-10-13T15:59:00.002-04:00

I came across this study not to long ago and definitely think it's worth sharing. Unevolved Brands is a deconstruction project of brands and logos. Graham Smith selected a series of logos and simplified them into only circles. It's pretty amazing how many we can recognize without the name of the brand or an iconic image. Have a look...see how many you can guess correctly!

Think Different.

2011-10-06T20:46:00.020-04:00

Here's to Steve Jobs. Thank you for pushing the human race forward. You are truly an inspiration.

Jonathan Mak

Wildwood

2011-09-29T13:53:00.012-04:00

Yesterday evening I made my way over to Brookline to the reading and signing of Wildwood. Written by Colin Meloy and illustrated by his wife Carson Ellis, Wildwood takes place in a re-imagined Portland Oregon, chronicling the adventures of a young boy and his sister. Being a fan of both Colin's band, The Decemberists and Carson's illustrations I was excited to hear them talk about Wildwood. And of course I was ecstatic to meet them! Before the signing Colin and Carson were at Coolidge Corner Theater to read an excerpt from their book and to talk about their collaboration and the concept behind Wildwood. After the talk they headed over to Brookline Booksmith for the signing. It was so wonderful to meet and talk to them even if only for a minute or two. Both Colin and Carson are incredibly talented and inspiring people, Wildwood is sure to be an excellent read. If you haven't already entered the mysterious, mystical, and beautifully illustrated world of Wildwood be sure to check out their website and download the first four chapters for free!

Aching for some new art…

2011-07-22T10:30:00.002-04:00

Aside from needing some major renovations, our office could definitely benefit from a few new pieces to add to our pink and green gallery wall. Couldn't help but waste a few moments on 20x200 window shopping for a few new gems…

In PINK…
Pink Vintage Erasers by Lisa Congdon, artist and collector extraordinaire…

SWEET!

Some vector drawn "5"s

or…
in GREEN

FORE!
Diamonds, Clubs, Hearts or Spades.

Cinemagraphs

2011-07-21T16:44:00.000-04:00

Cinemagraphs were created by Kevin Burg and Jamie Beck and we think they're pretty amazing. These photos/works of art utilize the somewhat antiquated technology of animated gifs to create something completely new and totally beautiful.

In-House Design at the MoMA

2011-06-22T14:37:00.002-04:00

One of my favorite parts about visiting museums is taking a look at the way the space is designed and set up. Because the walls must be used to both display a large amount of information and catch the attention of the viewer, I'm always interested to see how the typography is treated for each exhibit. The MoMA has recently put up a showcase of the in-house gallery work done at the museum including information about the projects and their contributors. Check it out for a look at some fantastic typography and fun interactions with space.

Hot town summer in the city…

2011-06-08T10:00:00.001-04:00

Finally! It's going to be hot in Boston! Feels like our summer is almost over, and my heat turned on in my house yesterday morning. What?! Looks like it's tipping into the 90s tomorrow, so of course I'm in the market for new beach gear. I stumbled across Maptote.com and these charming Massachusetts grocery/beach bags featuring location appropriate typography. I particularly love the rope-type for Nantucket. I could probably find a reason to use one for every day of the week, plus they're green!!

Ted's In Our 'Hood

2011-06-07T11:40:00.000-04:00

We're always excited to see movies filmed locally, especially very locally. It's been around town for a little while now, but today, just one block away, we caught sight of Seth MacFarlane's new movie being filmed. Ted is about a man who, as a child, wishes his teddy bear would come to life and the havoc the bear wreaks on his adult relationships. It stars Mila Kunis, Mark Wahlberg, Joel McHale, and Giovanni Ribisi, to name just a few. The premise is surely crazy, but we hope in a good way. Being huge Family Guy fans, we're excited to see what he does on the large screen. And we'll keep an eye out for our favorite locals making appearances.

Project Neon

2011-06-03T15:34:00.000-04:00

Check out a very cool project by designer and photographer Kirsten Hively who is currently documenting neon signs all over New York City. Her collection, Project Neon, includes over 400 photos of fantastic signs all over the city and information about the businesses to which they belong. In the works is an app that will map out the locations of these signs so others can check out the work for themselves and support the businesses. Take a look at her project and enjoy some nice photography as well as some awesome neon typography. We're loving the pink and green ones ourselves.

Pink Typography

2011-06-01T15:23:00.005-04:00

Today I'm enjoying the bright pop of pink typography against white walls done by Cla-se for the Sita Murt store in Barcelona. I like the combination of cool and colorful hand drawn type with the racks of clothing. The Sita Murt store looks like a giant closet with funky personalized touches. Nice choice with the pink, Cla-se!

Is it summer yet?

2011-04-06T12:34:00.010-04:00

I don't know about all of you, but I'm definitely ready for some warm weather. It's gorgeous out in Boston today, which could mean Spring is finally here or we could have another snowstorm tomorrow. You never know with the weather here. Either way, these photographs of the Mediterranean coast by Spanish photographer and graphic designer Salva López seem to fit the winter to spring transition perfectly.

In his project that lasts all winter called La Costa Gris, López captures the beaches during their off season and the noticeable absence of tourists. I like the loneliness of the images and of the objects left behind by people that still signify a human impression on the landscape despite the lack of actual human presence. It makes me think maybe the beaches miss us as much as we do, and even though it's not warm enough for a swim yet, I'm definitely ready to throw on a light jacket and start dipping my toes in the ocean. Now, who's going to give me a ride to the beach?

Earthquake relief efforts…

2011-03-28T18:00:00.005-04:00

When the world is rocked by a natural disaster… I'm always touched by the companies who offer a portion of their sales profits to assist in recovery and aid efforts. Paper Source is giving 10% of the sales of their Japanese papers to Red Cross Japan Relief Fund through April 30. Here are a few pink and green beauties we'd gladly use to wrap or frame to help the cause.

Top to bottom, left to right…

1. Yuzen Red White Pink Petals
2. Yuzen Pool Gold Waves
3. Yuzen Cherry Blossom Clusters
4. Yuzen Pink Gold Waves

Underground Art

2011-01-27T16:26:00.004-05:00

A few weeks ago I made a trip to MoMa with my Mom, and, after a few weeks of steady holiday eating and watching more reality TV than is probably healthy, I was happy to finally get out of the house and give my brain some visual stimulation. I had the opportunity to see some special exhibitions, including an Andy Warhol Motion Pictures show, and was even lucky enough to catch the last day of the Underground Gallery: London Transport Posters 1920s-1940s exhibit. The exhibit had about twenty modern posters that were influential in turning the London's underground railway stations into public art galleries. The beautifully designed pieces were the result of a campaign for an efficient public transportation system.

I see plenty of advertisements while waiting underground for the T, but not all of them are as beautifully and stylishly designed as these. I really enjoyed the artists' choices of color and typography and how the finished pieces fit nicely together as a set.

Unfortunately the show is no longer up, but you can check out more information about the posters and their artists at MoMa's site. As for me, I'll be wishing I was looking at these posters instead of Chipotle's burrito advertisements the next time I'm waiting for a B train.

Subways and Snapshots

2010-11-08T16:16:00.007-05:00

I use Boston public transportation just about every day of the week. Armed with my monthly T passes, I spend a lot of time shouldering my way onto overcrowded B trains, running to catch a ride just as the car doors are closing, and occasionally resting my eyes for a a few moments only to realize I've missed my stop and I have somehow ended up at Park Street when I should have exited at Copley. Most of my T trips involve being shoved against too many strangers or standing just a little too close to that guy who smells a bit...off. I look forward to those rare days when the car is relatively empty and I can find a seat. This photo collection put together by the New York Times is a survey of such moments from 1910 to present day. They capture the hustle and bustle of commuters, the quiet moments of waiting, and the comings and goings of various strangers who are together for a short period of time before scattering in all directions. If you've ever been on a subway, you might enjoy these snapshots of moments that are unique to the wonderful ride that is public transportation.

Bad, Bad, but Busy Bloggers…

2010-11-05T09:31:00.003-04:00

It is safe to say this is the longest we have gone without blogging. Almost a month and a half. Along with our favorite client roster, Pinkergreen has picked up a handful of great new clients this fall, that have been keeping us busy and we are grateful to have them. Wm. J. Mills & Co., a Long Island-based bag and canvas company whose products we covet, hired us to help transition their vintage brand into the modern age. This week they sent us a link of photos taken by an Italian customer on his visit their this summer. Truly stunning.
For their nautical nostalgia and Americana, these bags aren't going anywhere. And hopefully one will end up under my Christmas tree next month (hint! hint!)

SOWA This Weekend!

2010-09-22T17:02:00.005-04:00

We are so excited here at Pinkergreen to be hosting Jetsam, an exhibition of photography by Lindsay Shaw Lehmann, this weekend! Come join us at our studio for the SOWA Art Walk this Saturday and Sunday from 11am-6pm and check out the Open Studios, enjoy some fantastic art, and soak up some great local creativity. What better way to start your Fall? We'll see you there!

Trompe-L'Oeil

2010-09-03T15:51:00.001-04:00

Take a look at these amazing installations by artist Alexa Meade who has developed a Trompe-L'Oeil painting technique that involves painting on top of found objects and models. Her painting takes a 3-d model and gives them a flattened 2-D appearance. I especially like the walking painting sort of effect the man in the third image has and the reactions of the people riding the subway with him. He looks like he just stepped off of a canvas. Such a cool concept!

Watermelon Art?

2010-08-26T10:11:00.001-04:00

To me, summer and watermelon go together like peanut butter and jelly. Although summer feels like it's starting to wind down, don't fret. Here is some nice pink and green watermelon art from whatthecool to brighten up your day.

We Heart Typography

2010-08-25T15:55:00.004-04:00

Stumbled upon this collection of typography tees by t-shirt and hoodie blog Hide Your Arms. The second one actually made me laugh out loud (sorry, Helvetica fans). Check out the collection and pick up a few for your fellow design nerds.

Also, as much as we all love Comic Sans and all of our other digital typefaces, we can't forget about hand-drawn type. Calligrapher Luca Barcellona reminds us how beautiful letters can be made without the use of a computer in this video.

Legacy of Letters from Luca Barcellona on Vimeo.

iPhone & iPad Coolness

2010-07-29T15:06:00.005-04:00

Stumbled upon this prototype for an iPhone DSLR by Jeremy Salvador. With this model, a set of lens mounted to a housing compartment for the ipod, the user can take great photos and videos and instantly share them on the internet, like this:

Pretty cool.

And while we're on the subject of Apple technology, check out artist David Kassan painting a live model using an iPad.

Isn't it crazy what you can do with technology these days?

Hipstamatic: Since when were the 80s considered "vintage"?

2010-07-28T14:33:00.006-04:00

This issue of Martha features an article on antique bikes. I couldn't help but notice the "vintage," and very different photo technique used for the images. While the photography (by Lucas Allen) screams of Martha Stewart styling with assymetric symmetry and lush coloring, the exposures and focus just didn't quite fit among it's pristine neighboring pages.
Turns out the photographer used his iPhone and the app, Hipstamatic, to generate these gritty and deliciously gorgeous images. The app turns your ordinary iPhone pictures into the nostalgic pics reminiscent of the '80s toy camera. For $1.99, you too can be a cool photographer, or at least pretend you are (that's my plan.)