Imperfection and experiments with a Xerox machine by Zach Hobbs

Date
20 June 2016

Chicago-based designer and artist Zach Hobbs’ posters fizz with energy, embodying a spirit of independence and experimentation. Born and raised in Alabama, Zach has an approach to design that lives in an age of “pre-internet weirdness.” Drawing inspiration from “punk rock, UFOs, weird southern people, and the year 1987” his Instagram and Tumblr are regularly updated with new work and things that have caught his attention.

Many of Zach’s works that combine typography and abstract character design are produced using a Xerox machine to create collages with a conscious imprecision and rich halftone patterns. Zach’s posters and illustrations have a DIY attitude that recall the work of artist Winston Smith’s work for the Alternative Tentacles record label and combine a wicked sense of humour with a strong politic.

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Zach Hobbs: Let’s lose 2-gether

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Zach Hobbs: You can all kiss my ass

Made this Satan on a Xerox. #cutpastepraylove

A photo posted by Zachary Hobbs (@zachhobbs) on

Made this beautiful thing by xeroxing pink post-it notes and layering single colors.

A photo posted by Zachary Hobbs (@zachhobbs) on

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Owen Pritchard

Owen joined It’s Nice That as Editor in November of 2015 leading and overseeing all editorial content across online, print and the events programme, before leaving in early 2018.

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