On Edge Paper Lettering by Nicole Lahy
Nicole Lahy is a graphic designer and artist in Madison, Wisconsin, who graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design just last year. Her very cool senior thesis caught my eye...
The project was a portion of her final year exhibition, so Nicole chose a large-scale design that would work well in a gallery-like setting and appeal to all ages.
She spent a thousand hours on research, sketching, experimenting, screen-printing, cutting, and gluing, which I don't doubt for a moment.
The result was a playful, educational installation about birds (because Nicole loves them) and courtship (because it's a rare bird who isn't interested in that!)
Recorded bird calls were played in the background, along with carefully selected songs... "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, "Come Fly With Me" by Frank Sinatra, "Make Love" by Daft Punk, and "At Last" by Etta James.
Visit Nicole's website to see more examples of her work, like this nifty paper illustration that was part of a series she made during an internship...
some Lady Gaga song illustrations...
a cardstock diorama of a still shot from her favorite movie, Amelie...
and some more fab lettering.
The project was a portion of her final year exhibition, so Nicole chose a large-scale design that would work well in a gallery-like setting and appeal to all ages.
She spent a thousand hours on research, sketching, experimenting, screen-printing, cutting, and gluing, which I don't doubt for a moment.
The result was a playful, educational installation about birds (because Nicole loves them) and courtship (because it's a rare bird who isn't interested in that!)
Recorded bird calls were played in the background, along with carefully selected songs... "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, "Come Fly With Me" by Frank Sinatra, "Make Love" by Daft Punk, and "At Last" by Etta James.
Visit Nicole's website to see more examples of her work, like this nifty paper illustration that was part of a series she made during an internship...
some Lady Gaga song illustrations...
a cardstock diorama of a still shot from her favorite movie, Amelie...
and some more fab lettering.
Such wonderful work! It's a delight to see.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! And the biology nerd in me loves the topic. :)
ReplyDeleteomg- i love this! what a great find :)
ReplyDeleteawesome project! i love the lettering & the amelie-inspired piece, too!
ReplyDeleteI [heart] paper art. She's amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow, her designs are amazing! Thanks for sharing, Ann. hugs xo
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing... her work is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLovely birds, and brilliant quilled lettering!
ReplyDeleteLovely work.Thanks for sharing!Going to check out more of her work.
ReplyDeleteI love the birds especially that peacock. Her quilled letters are wonderful also
ReplyDeleteWow, what wonderful work! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteamazing work! than ks for sharing :) she is surely talented!
ReplyDeleteHer peacock as well as her peacock script are fabulous. I also liked her Dracula and enjoyed visiting her website.
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful inspiration! i'm glad i found your blog (and just added you to my twitter as well)...
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
~ ana