Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Artist of the Day, May 5, 2021: Lilly Otasevic, a Serbian Canadian visual artist, industrial designer, curator (#1275)

 Lilly Otasevic (1969) is a Serbian Canadian visual artist, industrial designer, and curator, based in Toronto, whose large-scale sculptural works have been commissioned by several local governments in Ontario, Canada. Ecological concepts are frequently incorporated into her sculptures and also determine the materials being used.

Although a trained painter, Otasevic's portfolio mainly consists of large-scale sculptures. She often focuses on environmental themes when designing public art works. Her "Mobius" monument has a looped shape which refers to the recycling logo, thereby underlining our relationship with nature. Molded from stainless steel, the sculptural work is found in downtown Toronto. Otasevic's "Break-Wave" bench proposal won the 2016 design competition held by the Design Exchange museum and Nespresso. Displayed at Toronto's Union Station, each bench has a curved shape that reflects the organic characteristics of coffee beans. The three benches are made of sustainable aluminum and come in separate colours.

The public sculpture "Crescendo (Rising Wave)" was commissioned for Burlington's Aldershot Village and reflects both contemporary and historical themes. Its wave configuration refers to the nearby lake and the importance of water in the town's progress. According to Otasevic, the sculpture's "converging and diverging shape represents a hub of activity in the community." An recent commission includes a public art installation for the Ion rapid transit network in Waterloo. Lining a pedestrian walkway, "Fabric of Place" references handmade textiles and our connection to community, as well as celebrating diversity. Otasevic is a member of the Sculptors Society of Canada.

Born in Serbia, Otasevic grew up in a country that began relying on recycling practices in the early 1980s. Consequently, her art work has been influenced by environmental concerns. For example, she has used re-purposed bricks in her sculptural works. She studied design at the High School of Industrial Design in Belgrade and painting at the University of Arts in Belgrade. She left her native country and immigrated to Canada in 1994. She has exhibited in Canada, the US and the Middle East. In 2013, Otasevic had a solo show at the Canadian Sculpture Center, organized by the Sculptors Society of Canada. In 2010, she participated in a group exhibition at the John B. Aird Gallery, also organized by the Sculptors Society of Canada.


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 Ms. Lilly Otasevic

Mobius, Anne Johnston courtyard, Toronto, Canada, 2008

Mobius, Anne Johnston courtyard, Toronto, Canada, 2008

Mobius, Anne Johnston courtyard, Toronto, Canada, 2008

 Waves - armchair, ​Anne Johnston Courtyard, Toronto, Canada 2008

 Waves - armchair, ​Anne Johnston Courtyard, Toronto, Canada 2008

 Waves - urban benches, ​Anne Johnston Courtyard, Toronto, Canada 2008

 Waves - urban benches, ​Anne Johnston Courtyard, Toronto, Canada 2008

 Harvest table, finalist concept for Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 2016

Break~Wave, Union Station, Toronto, Canada 2016-17

Break~Wave, Union Station, Toronto, Canada 2016-17

 Fabric of Place 2017

 Fabric of Place, competition, 2017

 Unity, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China 2017

 Unity, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China 2017


  Curtain call 2018

Curtain call 2018

Curtain call 2018

Crescendo, Burlington, Canada

Crescendo, Burlington, Canada

Crescendo, Burlington, Canada

Harmony in Blue

Harmony in Pink

Neither Left Nor Right, photo collage

Slika

There Where "I" Begins

 

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Artist of the day, May 4, 2021: Sam Pemberton, an Australian graphic designer (#1274)

 Sam Pemberton has a truly impressive portfolio of projects under his belt, that’s for sure. From branding an entire city to the redesign of the iconic woolmark, not to mention involvement in the AGDA including recently designing their collateral for them.

Sam Pemberton is an award-winning designer and art director with more than fifteen years’ experience at some of Australia’s most reputable brand and advertising agencies including Publicis Mojo, Landor Associates, EKH Branding House (now part of STW Group), Precinct, Principals, The One Centre, Generation Alliance and War Design.

Sam has led a number of complex projects such as corporate identities, destination brands, design strategies and advertising campaigns for several blue chip clients including Telstra Corporation, City of Melbourne, Australian Wool Innovation, Hilton Hotels, Vivid Festival, City of Canberra, National Museum Australia, Diageo, Philip Morris, Tata Group and Lion Nathan, among others.

Sam has been extensively awarded for his redesign of the iconic City of Melbourne logo and James Squire 'Man of Many Tastes' campaign. He has been recognised internationally at D&AD, The One Show by the New York Type Director’s Club USA, and features in the LogoLounge publication.

Sam can also lay claim to identities for some of Australia’s more grass-roots brands including Sydney Motorsport Park (formerly Eastern Creek Raceway), Australian Racing Drivers' Club, OPSM, Rugby World Cup, Built, Logan Wines and The Cool Hunter.

Sam is an active member of the Australian Graphic Design Association and was responsible for the design of their corporate collateral and annual events for a number of years.


Sam studied graphic design at Enmore Design Centre before concluding his studies as a multi-award-winning graduate of Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts. In 2000, Sam was awarded the Ross Renwick Award in recognition of the highest results for majors in Design, Advertising, Publishing, Packaging and Internet, and the coveted Yellow Sock Award.



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2001, University of Queensland Union, Identity

2001, University of Queensland Union, Identity

2001, University of Queensland Union, Identity

2009, AGDA promotional campaign

2009, AGDA promotional campaign

2009, AGDA promotional campaign

2009, AGDA promotional campaign

2009, AGDA promotional campaign

2009, AGDA promotional campaign

2009, AGDA promotional campaign

2009, AGDA Calendar

2009, City of Melbourne, identity

2009, City of Melbourne, identity

2009, City of Melbourne, identity

2009, City of Melbourne, identity

2009, City of Melbourne, identity

2009, City of Melbourne, identity

2009, Cockatoo Island

2009, Logan Wines

2009, Logan Wines

2009, Logan Wines

2009, Logan Wines

2011,  Corroboree Calendar,  cover

2011,  Corroboree Calendar,  January

2011,  Geometry of type, poster

2011,  Corroboree Calendar,  April

2011,  Corroboree Calendar,  June

2011,  Corroboree Calendar,  August

2011,  Corroboree Calendar,  October

2011,  Corroboree Calendar, Back