Material Matters 03: Stone: Creative interpretations of common materials - Softcover

Victionary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9887903345 ISBN 13: 9789887903345

Publisher: Victionary, 2019

Synopsis

Materials have the power to affect human experiences and emotions by helping us build intimate connections with inanimate objects through touch and feel. Whether they are used as a point of reference or the medium of creation itself, they are integral to artists and designers who seek to explore fresh outcomes, experiment with new techniques, and elicit distinct responses from their audiences.

Material Matters 03: Stone showcases stunning creative interpretations of the common material across a variety of mediums. From polishing different types of stone to produce elegant packaging design work to making crude moulds out of it in creating memorable shapes and forms, this edition explores the compelling ways with which the unique characteristics of stone can be cleverly drawn upon or manipulated to shape the outcome of a particular project, with insights into the key techniques featured.

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About the Author

Headquartered in the heart of Asia, victionary connects creative talents and enthusiasts from all over the world through original concepts, intriguing graphic approaches, and innovative printing techniques. Founded by Victor Cheung in 2001, viction workshop ltd. provides fresh perspectives, timeless inspiration, and pure visual delight through its publishing brand, viction:ary. Aside from art, illustration, and graphic design-related titles, viction:ary also publishes travel guides and children’s books. To that end, we welcome you to join us in spreading the joy of print to every corner of the world.

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From the Back Cover

Materials have the power to affect human experiences and emotions, in that they help us build intimate connections with inanimate objects through touch and feel. Whether they are used as a textured finish on a flat surface or the medium of creation itself, they are integral to artists and designers who seek to explore, experiment and elicit the right responses from their audiences.

Material Matters showcases stunning applications of 4 different types of material – namely wood, metal, stone and paper – on a variety of mediums. It explores the compelling ways with which each of their unique characteristics have been cleverly manipulated to shape the outcome of the particular project; with curated sound bites that offer valuable insights into the process.

Edition details

• Publisher: Victionary
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 9887903345
• ISBN 13: 9789887903345
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160