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Alma Fogo - Mural
Hand Painted Lettering Mural

"Here & There" explores the spatial nature of the challenge presented: to paint a three-dimensional lettering with an optical illusion.

The painting's support consists of two canvases positioned perpendicularly to each other. When viewed from a particular vantage point, they reveal the illusion. Only from one point will the perspectives and volumes be readable, thus emphasizing the importance of the 'here' and the 'now' — "HERE".

However, there are always other ways to see and interpret. We are never solely focused on what is exactly in front of us at any given moment. By changing perspective, reflecting on the past, or trying to anticipate the future, we can discover new meanings. As the artwork can also be appreciated in other, more abstract forms, the 'after' and the 'there' emerge — "THERE".

The literal intersection of these two words serves as the motif and theme of the painting.

Spray Paint on canvas • 6 x 2,5 mt • May — 2022

Final shots

WIP

Alma Fogo - Mural
Hand Painted Lettering Mural

"Here & There" explores the spatial nature of the challenge presented: to paint a three-dimensional lettering with an optical illusion.

The literal intersection of these two words serves as the motif and theme of the painting.

Spray Paint on canvas • 6 x 2,5 mt • May — 2022

Final shots

WIP

Typefaces

→ Graphic Design

[01] Klinger–Type Type–Design 2020

This sharp serif style surprised me for its unique singularities and details. It had a distinctive, aggressive feeling while at the same time, a steady and very geometric sense. I developed this source with a revival exercise guided by François Rapppo at Écal Master Type Design.

The original designer was Julius Klinger, an Austrian graphic and type designer. He witnessed the Vienna Secession, and the Jugendstil marked his work. Klinger Type is, at the same time, a stylistic and rational approach. The symmetry and geometric curves contrast the overly-designed serifs, terminals and distinctive details.

[02] Hooper–Condensed Type–Design 2022

Clothing line design for the 2022 summer launch of Hoopers PT.
I was challenged to design some very bold typographic compositions with basketball slang and sayings.

Starting from scratch, I first designed a custom display typeface. Inspired by a literal basketball ball, I like the contrast between straight lines and round curves. The letters are condensed to express the vertical movement of the sport also increased by the high middle bar.
I design two masters to make some width adjustments possible.

The compositions were designed by only cutting, switching, and moving the type around in two dimensions. The lettering pieces are very graphic and mix the movement in sports with streetwear.

Photos by: Chris Costa

[03] Jab Variable Stencil Type–Design 2023