wallpaper expo

This is a painting we realized on commission in january 2013. It's an indoor painting made on two different floors connected by stairs. It's impossible to see it for entire without moving, because of the structure of the place, and so becomes suggestive the moment when someone walks upstairs or downstairs, perceiving two different moods and two different situations. Discovering step by step that the percentage of oxygen is changing, and that it ts proportionate to the volume of the notes of the song of the whales.

The first image appearing readable is an equilateral triangle from which, shortly after, becomes noticeable the speed control and a connection of twisted intertwined mechanisms. Approaching more appear more evident a pipes system and some elements that would suggest a living being: an eye, a mouth and two arms, but still remains a mechanism and, as such, seems to have a function and perhaps an operator. This "living structure" recalls the first creation, in a creative sense, in terms of production and construction; recalls the human potential for growth and creation. The large triangle made to generate something smaller, and it does thanks to the fluid passing through it. This fluid does not, however, come from the outside, but by the same mechanism, it is the lifeblood that flows in the pipes. The reality is self-powered, the man shape itself. It should be added that the equilateral triangle, moreover, is harmony and proportion, and in a sense we have an harmonic system as such and in its parts, with the ability to create. 

It is mainly realized with spray cans paint, with some part in acrylic paint markers and lacks. It is composed by two big walls, one perpendicular to the other, and it shows an evolving scenery, a story (or more) that's taking life. The basis of this painting are the idea of creating, of creativity, imagination, thought, discovery and memories; of the great abilities and possibilities from which we naturally can tap into at any age.

...You can hear strange noises coming from behind the little door: the rustle of paper is mixed with the roar of a fully active engine, a slight fluttering of wings seems to accompany the notes of a guitar, while something is moving in the water and seems to enjoy. The small key can reveal everything and involve the visitor in the never-ending game between the astronaut and the plastiline rabbit. 

Click on the images to enlarge them, and more about "Magenta" on our website.

It is now online the issue #1 of ND Mag, an independent digital magazine made by Naughty Design with the goal to exhibit Swiss artists with a creative platform. From page 5 you can find one of our latest artworks, an illustration called "Donut Communication", and an interview with Christian's and Pablo's answers.

The other artists in this issue are: François Thuillard, Claudia Zuber, Petra Zbinden, Natalia Gianinazzi, Marco Spitzbarth, Karin Hauser, Anouk Schneider, Taina and Akira.

Here below some details of our illusration (click on them to enlarge) and a few pages from this issue of ND Mag; but you really have to watch it directly on its website: http://naughtydesign.ch/ndmag.php where it is complete, in good quality, with more than images and readable in different formats (also downloadable as PDF).

Since december we're working on a few projects that for the moment we cannot show or that aren't yet ready. There's an illustration, an interesting live painting, a cover for a magazine, an artwork for an online magazine, some painting and a sculpture for Costa Crociere, a few graphics and paintings, and of course there are some new idea and projects for our future productions! :-)

We hope to show you something soon, but in the meanwhile we post some sketch.