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African Weekly Inspiration 27

African Digital Art — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:19:05 +0000

Every week African Digital Art showcases digital projects made by African artists or projects influenced by Africa. It is exciting to see African projects that displays and encourages creativity. Inspiration is a key component in the design process so we searched the web for the best projects from a variety of genres. We are here to promote your work so don’t forget to send us your recommendations. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr so post your projects and we’d be happy to share.

Christmas in Africa

Domus Magazine Editorial Illustrations

Robbert Schefman

Anthony Dart

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African Digital Art — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:03:43 +0000

Muthoni the Drummer Queen

Desert Safari

2010 African Digital Artists to Watch For

African Digital Art — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:00:33 +0000

The growth of ICT industry in Africa can be directly linked to the massive amount of creativity that is coming out of Africa. In anticipation of what lies ahead in 2010 we wanted to present to you a lists of African Digital Artists to watch for. These artists represent a huge variety of styles and creative approaches as well as a trend of producing great artwork. We are keen to see what they come up with and value their contribution to modern approaches to African Art.

Disturbance – South Africa

Disturbance is a graphic design studio based in Durban, South Africa and one of the continent’s leading design practices. disturbance’s work has been recognised both locally (Loeries awards) and internationally (D&AD, ADC, One Show, Comm Arts, Society of Illustrators). Over the last decade disturbance has variously won awards for their clients, published a ‘zine, released a music CD, designed and operated a restaurant, a gallery and a design store and launched (and collapsed) the much hyped design brand, “Home Industries”.”

Jim Chuchu – Kenya

Apart from being a photographer, Jim Chuchu is a digital artist extraordinaire. His portfolio includes an impressive series of digital photography, animation, audio visual production and even inventions. Chuchu was featured in Afrigadget for his innovative creation of his own lighting equipment built with simple materials and components.

What is remarkable about Chuchu is his ability to produce exceptional pieces of digital art, whether it be animations, music videos, photography exhibitions or design concepts. A member of Just A Band, Chuchu also combines his prowess over digital art on to music.

Younes Badi – Morocco

Younes Badi is a young graphic designer from Rabat. He is studying graphic design at a local design university and his portfolio is full of promise.

One Horse Town – South Africa

One Horse Town is a Cape Town based Illustration Collective comprising of Justin Poulter and Simon Berndt. This South African studio produces creative illustration with a retro look and feel. Their incredible illustration inspire other African illustrators and they consistenly come out with great projects. Can’t wait to see what they have in 2010.

Karen McDade – South Africa

Karen specializes in designing online and print media. She has a passion for photo manipulation and loves experimenting with new techniques. Much of her artwork is influenced by her ‘surreal and fantasy-esque’ style.

Younes Ze – Algeria

2009 was definetly a good year for Younes Ze his portoflio really came to prominence in many design blogs this past year. Younes continues to blow our minds with colorful and expressive photomanipulations. A cutting edge artist he is the one to watch for the latest design trends.

Sindiso Nyoni – Zimbabwe

Sindiso Nyoni is an award winning Zimbabwean designer/ illustrator who combines traditional and digital media to create his own subversive style called Guerill(art). His influences include social activism, indie films and graphic novels- “all combine to create a uniquely African street style with an international, cosmopolitan feel”.

Niyi Okeowo – Nigeria

Niyi Okeowo hails from Lagos Nigeria. One thing can be said about him, he loves to experiment trying various digital techniques. We are definetly looking forward to seeing which direction Niyi takes his work.

Ahmed Othman – Egypt

Ahmed Othman is a young graphic designer from Cairo, Egypt. His portfolio includes his projects in graphic design, photography, and Photomanipulation. He is a bright and dynamic talent, creating extremely vivid artwork.

Kenneth Shofela Coker – Nigeria

Born in Lagos, Nigeria Kenneth Shofela Coker, is a multi-talented digital artist. As a recent graduate from Memphis College of Art, this Magna Cum Laude graduate has an impressive portfolio ranging from 3d character modeling, illustration and animation. This young artists hopes to burst into the animation and gaming industry and his work speaks for itself. His recent projects can be seen on his website. This digital artist is packing a lot of talent.

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African Digital Art — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:14:35 +0000

Another weekly dose of African Digital Projects. Inspiration is a key component in the design process so we searched the web for the best projects from a variety of genres. We are here to promote your work so don’t forget to send us your recommendations. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr so post your projects and we’d be happy to share.

Melanie de Beer’s

TerraVox

NanaKofiAcquah

Chucks Ogene

Am I Collective

Anthony Dart

Fabien Cabet de Fontenay

Benabadji Samir

Sebastien Bouchard

Dario Nucci

Interview with Anthony Dart

African Digital Art — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:44:07 +0000

We had the privilege to interview Anthony Dart Founder and Creative Director of Ontwerp. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dart has built his career on a range of digital media forms and techniques.

To begin tell us a little about what you do and your area of expertise.
I am essentially a Graphic Designer not very different from many others, I just do a whole lot of things instead of let’s say sticking to just Graphic design or illustration. Ontwerp is a small company so we all kind of have to wear many hats and have to serve up a diverse skill set. So i am involved in everything from Graphics creation (Still or Moving) Photography, Compositing, Animation, 3D and even sound design. This seems to be a very natural evolution for todays image makers who are embracing new technologies, positioning themselves to pretty much take on any job from Motion Graphics to Print Design.

How did you begin working with graphic design and motion graphics.
I am self taught and from the very beginning of my career as an art director for an agency i found myself always totally emerged in Photoshop and Illustrator. I just loved the possibility of the software and pushing the tools as far as i could. This philosophy got me into Flash and new media design where i got my stuff flying around in 2D and as soon as i discovered After Effects and 3D i was just crazy obsessed with it as a platform and medium.

Can you describe your creative process?

t’s pretty straight forward in how I will have a basic idea, you know – kind of doodle a typeface or logo or whatever. Once I got a feel for it I jump in and start working it in the computer – alot of times I will just randomly play around with Photoshop and Illustrator and an idea will emerge from that. Which ever way I do it though I want to try and have something multi layered and multi dimensional, something below the surface that will appeal to people on a deeper level.

What is your favorite tool/application and why?

I use what everybody else is using, my main applications are Adobe Creative Suite, Maya for 3D, & Logic Pro for my sound stuff. If i had to choose a favorite it would have to be Photoshop i just love how flexible it is.

What inspired you to startup Ontwerp? How did it come about?

I really just wanted the freedom of doing my own thing and invite like minded individuals along for the ride.

What do you love most about design? What are some of the challenges you face when it comes to design?
Design is my life, it really consumes me pretty much 24hrs a day, it’s a dream job to get payed for what you love doing. I love to solve problems. Therein lies the challenge – Tighter budgets, tighter deadlines and managing client expectations are obvious challenges.

Do you think coming from Africa influences your work/creativity?

-Oh for sure! Im certain all people are a product of their environment to some extent. Africans are unique, culturally diverse and I think you can see it in our work.

Where do you find inspiration?

All around me – everything inspires and compels the senses especially music -I am always listening to music when I work and when I am not working I am still listening to music or making it.

Do you have your eye on any particular African artists?

There is just so much talent! locally and abroad out there! It would really be difficult and unfair to just single out a phew.

Do you have any advice for upcoming digital artists?

Try to find the thing that your into – your voice and just stick with it through the good and the bad no matter what the haters say or how judgmental people get, stay hungry and inquisitive.

To view Anthony Dart’s extensive portfolio and work check him out on Behance.

Ontwerp

African Digital Art — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:16:22 +0000

Based in Johannesburg South Africa Ontwerp is a design and animation studio. This motion production studio was founded by Anthony Dart, an incredible graphic designer and director. Ontwerp’s philosophy is simple – Design.

Design is the emphasis. We perceive design as problem solving, we are obsessive with craft and detail, We believe in the formidable communication of images and type and their inherent narrative abilities.

This studio specializes in Art Direction, Motion Graphics, 2D & 3d Animation, Print & Screen design. With a well-known reputation this studio is definitely the one to watch.