For this collective exhibition, 19 designers were given an open brief to explore language's difficult, tongue-tripping, unpronounceable labyrinths typographically and in their own language. These works took on variety of forms: from letterpress and silkscreen prints, to light-based artworks and sculptures.
R2 took on a more sculptoric approach, by choosing a Portuguese tongue twister and printing its letters in 3D. Made in resin, these letters create a three-dimensional effect that varies according to the observer’s perspective. See project
The participants:
— Barnbrook Design (UK)
— Nod Young (China)
— Polina Pakhomova (UK/Russia)
— Sabine Bockting (Netherlands)
— Happycentro (Italy)
— Morag Myerscough (UK)
— Graham Bignell (UK)
— Lizá Ramalho + Artur Rebelo (Portugal)
— Astrid Stavro (Italy/Spain)
— Mat Dolphin (UK)
— Company (UK)
— Atelier Dreibholz (UK/Austria)
— Catherine Dixon (UK)
— Andreas Pohancenik (UK/Austria)
— Ryan Dixon (UK),
— Cartlidge Levene (UK)
— Jim Sutherland (UK)
— Hand & Eye Letterpress
— Mary Plunkett (UK/Ireland)
Text/ Gallery curates projects inspired by the printed and written word. The gallery is interested in the space between text and the visual arts: using typography, languages, libraries and archives as a catalyst for creative practice.
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R2 is the signature of the designers and artists Lizá Défossez Ramalho (Troyes, France) and Artur Rebelo (Porto, Portugal). R2’s practice extends beyond conventional boundaries, navigating both typical graphic design’s two-dimensional mediums and architectural landscapes. R2 has earned global acclaim for its groundbreaking projects that contributed to redefine the boundaries of the design field. Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, they passionately devote themselves to crafting high-quality, both conceptually and visually, designed projects. R2 Design studio was co-founded in 1995 by Defossez Ramalho & Rebelo and works with cultural institutions and commercial clients in fields ranging from culture and lifestyle to industry. R2’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to respond effectively to a wide range of projects from Dam Signage in the Douro River (with Souto de Moura-Architects) to extensive branding that includes typography on building ceilings (Casa & typography do Conto), to a complex museum graphic identity with more than 14 locations (Museu do Porto). Recent projects includes branding project for Évora 2027, European Culture Capital in 2027 as well as for Vhils Studio.
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