Growth

An art exhibition poster featuring the work of typographers Jessica Hische and Marian Bantjes. The design uses organic tree bark textures to form the title, symbolizing the theme of growth and natural evolution in creative work.

Final Design

Initial Concept

First draft of the Growth poster concept

First Draft exploring different elements from each artist.

I melded my hand drawn type to a similar font, used Jessica's clouds, and flowers along with Marian's flowers with the use of real bark texture.

Process Work

Brainstorming and sketches for Growth poster

Research & Brainstorming

Typography Exploration

Design Evolution

The poster evolved through research into both artists' work and seeing a shared use of organic materials, playful yet detailed typography, and craft focused approach. Early sketches explored how to merge Jessica Hische's elegant lettering with Marian Bantjes' intricate patterns, which resulted in the tree bark texture that embodies the "Growth" theme.

Design Details

Concept

When I read about each artist they talked about their growth as an artist and how much that meant to them seeing their work evolved over the years so I felt it appropriate to create a poster that I could see the two of them working on together.

Execution

Custom hand-drawn letterforms filled with natural bark texture, complemented by jewel-like floral accents and a soft sky gradient that evokes growth and possibility.