Jean Jullien is a French graphic designer living and working in London. Originally from Nantes he studied a graphic design degree in Quimper before moving to London to graduate from Central Saint Martins in 2008. Jean is currently studying at the Royal College of Art alongside his professional activities. He works closely with the musician Niwouinwouin and his practice ranges from illustration to photography, video, costumes, installations, books, posters and clothing to create a coherent yet eclectic body of work.
Working on my degree, which is due next week…
Fun stuff, and they are right.
Serge Gainsbourg, according to some people.
The Acoustic vision
I’m addicted to Pool and Burgers.
I’ll tell you that when I graduate
I’m afraid the “check spelling” option ruined that question
I’m not really a fact person so try Montauk Monster or Creepy gnome
Well, quite a lot actually, but I’ll be brief: Niwouinwouin and I have been asked to create an interractive live show that’s going to start touring in October 2010. It is called “Adventures in front of the TV set” and is an interactive performance / concert / thing that combines Niwouinwouin’s live music and my live animated visuals. The audience will see the main protagonist as he travels from one TV channel to the other and will help him find his way back home via different means of interaction (individual neon sticks, clapping their hands, screaming, jumping,etc). It should be pretty fun. At least we’re very excited about seeing people’s reaction. It should be coming to London soon after the beginning of the tour.
I’ve also signed as a director with production company Partizan, which thrills me as the spectrum of possibilities offered by moving image is immense and I can’t wait to start working with them. I’ve done a signature collection for Korean clothing brand Plac Jeans and the series includes embroidered polo shirts and jeans; it’s all being released in the next few weeks. I’m also working with the Pompidou Centre on some top secret stuff for September. I’ll be showing my Nike Creatures at the NIKE78 exhibition for the London Design Festival. I’ve done a range of Wine bottles for a domain in the south of France which should be pretty nice to see as well and will be released right in time for the nice days. I’m also releasing the first part of my narrative project The Republic: The Greatest Saga Never Told in association with french brand Sixpack. French Editor Eugène & Pauline are also releasing some of my new work for a show in Paris at the end of 2010, including a screen-printed wooden toy / jigsaw / oddity. I also have a couple of solo show lined up for the end of the year. But first things first, I’ll be showing a poster project at the RCA degree show, from the 24th of June and my Table Man set at the lovely Russian Club studios for the show Designers Furniture. And other stuff but I think I’ve said enough…
Journalism, but it’s not a plan B, it’s the A+ plan.
Steven’s practice is about putting concepts of duration into physical form whilst creating narratives and dialogue between each piece of work and the next. His work often cleverly interrogates the concept of everything and nothing. He does this by creating work that congratulates its own thanklessness and its own perceived importance.
I’m a die-hard fan of any weird japanese stuff and this blog is a goldmine for that. From current affairs to bizarre TV shows to amazing stunts, I find it to be an endless source of inspiration for my work (believe it or not).
Salla Tykkä is a Finnish artist working in film and photography. I am particularly fond of her short films. They capture a subtle sense of narrative and mystery, paired with a perfect sense of aestheticism that creates eerie and strangely mesmerising pieces.
I am a big fan of Dan McPharlin’s Sci-fi illustration. They are a perfect reinterpretation of all these fantastic 70’s sci-fi/ progressive rock paintings. He also does nicely photographed synth models that build up to a very neat little portfolio.
I saw Pierre Huyghe’s short film about Le Corbusier at his solo show at the Tate Modern a few years ago and it never stopped haunting me. It is sadly very hard to get your hands on it online but for those of you who have the patience, it’s well worth it. In my opinion, this is pretty much a flawless piece, narratively speaking as well as aesthetically.
