suburbia and peace

all photopictures taken w a point+shoot.

Jean Matos | Jeemas

I've been a stalker of Matos's work for a while now. Everything he does is amazing, beautiful and touching. Basically, I'm a fan - which is big, 'cause I blatantly dislike most people.

I first discovered Matos's photostream I think over a year or so ago, when it was mostly filled with darkly delicate watercoloured illustrations, defined by strong, organic black lines.

I found his stuff again - a bookmark that I thought I'd lost - his genius is heartbreaking. It seems he's gone into the whole fashion thing, translating his inherent sincere sensitivity to the human condition into almost architectural sculptural apparel, the organic quality of which is reminiscent of nothing other than the abstract - magick spells; quiet introspection; the flight of crows. I am filled with admiration and respect.

impressions of life - b&w

In 2007 (when I was in 3rd year) I conceptually developed the branding and design for a lifestyle concept store, Imago Space. This, though a while before the whole lomo/vintage camera hypefest, was focused around the idea that beautiful memories are precious and their authenticity should be incorporated into one's living space.
Blatantly inspired by the b&w photography Liam Lynch's Open to Misinterpretation

It was proposed that the existing space be converted into a photography/graphic illustration bookshop with organic coffee and chocolate bar; a silkscreen printing studio (custom images or found within the store's gallery printed onto sustainable natural materials - hemp, cotton, etc.); and a second-hand vintage camera shop with workshop and darkroom facilities.

Anyway, this is how it turned out. Perspective renderings are hand drawings superimposed over photos of a model I built of the design.