02:09:92 week in revue

Role models, or lack thereof, was the order of this week in 1992. In the graphics we see a female unwilling to forgive Mike Tyson’s irresponsible behavior. The graphic leads into a "Roots" image which in turn segues to the Jeffrey Dahmer cut up image. Dahmer was sentenced for his gruesome killings and, two years later, beaten to death by a fellow inmate with a bar from a weight machine while on work detail in the prison gym. An editorial cartoon offers a commentary on positive role models. On the other end of the spectrum was the passing of author, Alex Haley, and the Chicago Autoshow featuring the new Ferrari F40.

02:02:92 week in revue

Jammed packed with graphic clippings this week. All of which presents a fairly interesting display of positive and negative space. From the death of Mr. Miss America to Letterman’s tenth anniversary, the images transition from one to another.

Letterman only had about a year and a half left with NBC at this point. Arguably the best years for Letterman. Many of the regular features so associated with him were from his eleven years at NBC. Since arriving at CBS, he seems to be coasting.

The Olympics began this week in 1992, though golf never really worked out as a winter sport. The small “social action” clipping adds support to the bicycling images. And note the mountain range matching up between the two images and the speed skater and the highway. I know. Too clever for words.

01:26:92 week in revue

Plenty of eye movement across the page this week. Text played a part in transitioning between images. Also in setting down visual anchors. The graph paper was utilized to break apart a couple of graphics using Prismacolor pencils. Once again, circles tie together the images.

Films buffs will note the passing of two Hollywood icons from long ago. Both shown here, arguably, in their quintessential roles, Cyrano de Bergerac and Little Lord Fauntleroy. In 1992, it was Super Bowl Sunday. All eyes were glued to CBS.

01:19:92 week in revue

There is an obvious blue and orange theme for this week in 1992 from scanning numerous magazine and newspaper sources. Some interesting graphics to begin. The added clipped headlines might send a message. For instance, “A Matter of Trust” addresses Internet security. The orange sun color picks up the orange humanoid at the keyboard.

Jerry Seinfeld was hitting his stride with “Seinfeld” and Route 66 celebrated its birthday this week. Many consider the song, “Get your kicks on route 66” as the definitive song for this historical road, but the theme from, “Route 66” is the one you want on your radio when you are traveling. A bouncy, cool jazz tune written for the TV show by Nelson Riddle.

01:12:92 week in revue

My impulsive idea to create a montage of 1992 started the second week in January after the idea came to me halfway through the previous week. Hence no post for the week of January 3.

This initial week of 1992 saw a lot of Spike Lee's alter-ego, Mars Blackmon, who hooked up with Michael "Air" Jordan for a few Nike commercials. We closed in on the one year anniversary to the end of Operation Desert Storm. A mix of clipped headlines leads the eye to the other item from the week. Oliver Stone's sci-fi movie about the JFK assassination. Classic movie buffs should recognize Oliver Hardy with his pal, Stan Laurel, peeking over his shoulder. It sets up a visual and literary pun between Oliver and the word stoned. The circle connects elements across the page. Starting with a drawn interpretation of the planet Mars, the eye moves left and down to the bike wheels which sets up the rifle cross hair circles. Which in turn leads to the JFK reference.

2009 Wrap Up

To finish out 2009, here are two logos I created during the last half of the year. Dart Tailors logo combines a graphic dart crossing the "t" letters, one of which is a needle and thread. The logo will be embroidered and used in communication pieces for this Dallas-based business.

Eloquenz Concerts design incorporates the two instruments used by these European musical artists. The piano and cello. Between music selections, the duo share historical background about the selections performed. Hence their tagline, Music that Speaks. The artist and the audience interact while being served light refreshments during a concert.

Phoenix, Arizona

Here is a contemporary design from 2009 I created. An e-card cover prepared for a friend in the Phoenix, Arizona area. The Superstition Mountains casts their shadow on the desert floor. The design transitions from the blue water to the mountains and the purple evening light transitions to the daylight sun.

The bright, rich colors capture the colorful heritage of this part of the country. I restricted myself to hard edged shapes which cross other shapes at their junctures. Giving a modern, stained glass feel. Repetition of the triangle shape is used to good advantage. All of which are contrasted by the horizonal bars cutting across the design.