![]() ![]() The current exhibition is not only a response to the rise of ethno-nationalism and authoritarianism, but an opportunity for real art world inclusion, highlighting several legendary black, Chicano, Latino, and Indigenous luminaries who have long worked at the crossroads of art and social justice. “The exhibition came about through an invitation from the Jewish Museum to make a project addressing the resurgence of antisemitism in the country,” says Horowitz, who explains that, in thinking about themes and parameters, he wanted to contextualize antisemitism both historically and through the violence and bigotry directed toward many other marginalized groups. Photograph: Courtesy of the artist and Sadie Coles HQ So that was fun.Power (2019), by Jonathan Horowitz. Actually, Mondo, which is a company that's known for making silkscreens, decided to collaborate with me and actually did a limited run of silkscreens of this poster. I had to double check because I couldn't believe it. I was so excited Neon went with it and printed so fast. But whenever I am given a chance to do something on board, I'll try to do it. Usually, the deadlines are very crazy, so I have learned how to do things digitally and edit digitally. It was a big, big triumph for me to push something through so simple. When I presented to Neon, they were so excited and I was just so happy that they didn't try to add more to it or try to overcomplicate it. And I love when I make something that people revisit, so I was really excited about this idea. I like throwing in little optical illusions whenever possible. It's obviously a reward for people that have seen the film. The main actress has long hair and bangs, and in the story, her alter ego is a monster, which actually is the shape of the negative space of her hair. This was the first time I worked with Neon. But it's very rare that it's just a crop shot.Ĭolossal (2016) directed by Nacho Vigalondo ![]() So if someone ever thinks I crop a shot, I'm actually honored. That's where illustration comes into play because you're literally painting rim lighting on them and painting to try to make it feel like one scene. Obviously I didn't have shots of him on his tippy toes, so I had to cut and paste that, too. And I knew for Max, I really wanted to exaggerate the arch in his back. So in doing that, I had to construct this from many pieces. A little kid who wants to be a grown up stands on his tippy toes. ![]() So I tried to simplify the idea of just a boy and Carol and him wanting to be one of them. I was a freelancer, so I was brought onto this project after they had already been working on it for half a year. Where the Wild Things Are (2009) directed by Spike Jonze After you order your book, keep scrolling for Akiko’s commentary on her favorite poster designs and the lessons she learned along the way. While working 15 years in the industry, Akiko has won 15 CLIO awards and gained an impressive client roster that includes: A24, Neon, Sony Pictures, Saatchi & Saatchi NY, and so much more (we would list them out for you, but that would take up the whole article).Īkikomatic: The Art of Akiko Stehrenberger is published by Hat & Beard Press. She was actually recognized as a “Poster Girl” by Interview magazine in 2011. Akiko Stehrenberger is the “poster child” for smart, eye-catching movie posters. On Monday, December 2nd, FTW hosted an event with Akiko to discuss the process of designing movie posters and to announce the launch of her new book. Successful movie posters impact us at the most subconscious level-they grab our neurons by the throat and tell them, “Cancel your plans, leave work early, say goodbye to your family-you need to drop everything and watch this.” Ironically, as public as movie posters are, the world of movie poster designers is largely hidden from public view. ![]()
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