Unlimited Grid | 18 x 24 inches
To say a grid is limiting is to say that language is limiting or typography is limiting.
–Ellen Lupton
Fingerprint Paintings | 18 x 24 inches
All the fingerprint paintings are done without a grid.
–Chuck Close
A Grid is a System | 18 x 24 inches
It’s important to remember that a grid is a system, not an object in itself.
–John Kane
Not a Guarantee | 18 x 24 inches
The grid system is an aid, not a guarantee. It permits a number of possible uses and each designer can look for a solution appropriate to his personal style. But one must learn how to use the grid; it is an art that requires practice.
–Josef Müller-Brockmann
Simplicity | 18 x 24 inches
Technical skill is mastery of complexity, while creativity is mastery of simplicity.
–Erik Christopher Zeeman
The Grid is Back | 18 x 24 inches
The grid is back.
–Ellen Shapiro
[ All work & images ©Tom Davie, studiotwentysix2 ]
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Striking modernist-inspired geometric posters by artist, design educator and award-winning graphic designer Tom Davie. Each poster was created utilizing a 20-column/540-field grid system.
About Tom Davie / studiotwentysix2
Founded in Chicago in 2003 as a multi-disciplined design and fine art studio. studiotwentysix2 integrates painting, printmaking and graphic design to offer an eclectic mix of client-based design and research / concept-driven paintings and limited edition prints. The mission is simple: produce well crafted thought-provoking work in a variety of mediums.
See additional grid posters plus more of Tom’s rich portfolio on his website. His typographic posters are not to be missed.
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{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
Great find! Grids seem to work as magical organizers for visual appreciation.
I agree… gracias, Manuel!