http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/ en Copyright 2008 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:04:57 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Our friend Betsy and her boyfriend crashed at our place while we were in Mexico. They left behind toys that were the likeness of Ben and I. It made me think of the one that Molly Peck did of me. Here all three are visible. So cute.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/07/portraits_toys.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/07/portraits_toys.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:04:57 +0000 here. PDF here.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/06/press_zodiacs.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/06/press_zodiacs.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:11:53 +0000 In 1969, Gerry and Joe Simboli were asked to design twelve zodiac posters for Poster Prints, the largest poster company of that time. Posters were the craze and Peter Max was setting the pace. In 2004, thirty five years later, these zodiac posters were discovered by Sir Paul Smith, a leading fashion designer in the UK, and were the basis of a line of casual clothing which sold worldwide, and stateside in Neiman Marcus stores. The clothing was featured in their catalog and on their website. The art is retro and remains exciting and viable. In their studio, Gerry and Joe retained a number of the original posters which they are making available. These vintage posters speak of the bold and vibrant years, the end of the sixties and beginning of the nineteen seventies. The original poster size is 24x36 and will sell for $175. Smaller reprints are available. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/05/art_about_the_zodiacs.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/05/art_about_the_zodiacs.html Tue, 20 May 2008 03:52:22 +0000 The current issue of ReadyMade features the headboard I designed with skateboards. It is a full page image and looks fantastic. Pick up a copy or you can see it in ReadyMade's digital version.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/04/press_readymade_magazine.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/04/press_readymade_magazine.html Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:41:39 +0000 I love when beautiful things have special meaning. It is with this in mind that I write to you about the art of Joe and Gerry Simboli. The Simbolis are parents of one of Ben and my best friends, Leslie, who happens to share the same birthday as me. When Ben and I were in Philly several years ago we visited the Simbolis and they showed us some of their work in their art studio. They're graphic artists and in the late 60s they designed a series of 12 posters depicting the Zodiac. Lesley had given us one of these posters printed in 1969. I loved it dearly and always wanted more. The Simboli's Zodiacs also caught the eye of British fashion designer Paul Smith, who several seasons ago, licensed 11 of the 12 original images. PS did not love the Gemini and Joe and Gerry redesigned this sign to the fashion house's liking. The result of the collaboration yielded shirts, pants, cufflinks, etc. featuring the Simboli's signs. Then by chance Leslie gave us two posters printed in 1970. These posters, though graphic and stylistically akin to the Zodiac, carried a much deeper meaning: anti-war. Everyone who comes into our house remarks about the posters which got me wondering how many existed and what were the story behind them. My sleuthing unveiled the discovery that the Simbolis, now in their 80s, had saved many of these posters and together we've agreed to bring them to a much broader audience. 16 of the Simboli's designs will be available through me/my website. The first four will be the "War" series. The four were designed at the same time in response to the Vietnam war. Their simple, modern messages still ring true to this day. Two of these posters are vintage and were printed in 1970. The other two will be laser printed to order and signed by the artists. Below are the images, pricing, and count of each. In several days I will post/email information on the zodiac posters. If you'd like to buy one or ask any questions just email me at bradford@bradfordshellhammer.com. I am not making any money from these sales. I am doing this as a way to bring art that has made me and Ben very happy to many more and to allow my friends, colleagues, and clients a chance to own a little piece of history. Words cannot describe how incredible they are. Please share with your friends. Thanks. Links: Flickr Gallery Artist Statement Joe and Gerry Bio War (Pull) $150 24 1/4" x 20 3/4" black white and orange copies 75 Printed/Designed 1970 Signed Pray for Rain $150 24 1/4" x 20 3/4" magenta black and white Copies 45 Printed/Designed 1970 Signed Dove Hanging from Flags $75 23 3/4 x 17 3/4" black and multi-colored Printed 2008/Designed 1970 Signed War/Earth on Edge $75 black/gray/white on magenta 23 3/4 x 17 3/4" Printed 2008/Designed 1970 Signed]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/03/art_war_posters.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/03/art_war_posters.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:24:11 +0000 After graduating from the University of the Arts, Joe Simboli opened a freelance studio in Philadelphia. After working as an art director for Ladies Home Journal and an advertising agency, Gerry joined him at Simboli Design and they began a career in design that has taken many forms. They have produced art and illustrations, as well as many product designs and posters for agencies, pharmaceutical and publishing companies and the Franklin Mint. Joe represented the United States in an international poster competition for the United Nations. Gerry became an art consultant for the world famous Longwood Gardens, designing books, posters, a ten-nation Worldfare display, many of their topiary animals and two of their Christmas displays. Their portfolio includes many products for children, including a dexterity toy manufactured by Creative Playthings and a "fool the eye" card game, published by Cadaco Company. Additionally, they designed lines of collector doll furniture for Reed and Barton and Madame Alexander Doll Company. In 1969, Poster Prints commissioned Simboli Design to create a line of very graphically strong and colorful zodiac posters, which were were sold worldwide. Recently, Paul Smith Ltd., a leading fashion designer based in the UK, found the posters on a website in California. They were used for a line of casual clothing and were featured on the Neiman Marcus website, as well as in a NM catalog. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/03/joe_and_gerry_simboli_bios.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/03/joe_and_gerry_simboli_bios.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:01:09 +0000 This is a statement by Joe Simboli about his posters I am selling: The Vietnam War was raging. For the first time, images of the conflict and daily body counts made their way into American homes by way of TV. It reminded me of my experiences during the fight against the Nazis in WWII and what I encountered in Ordruf, the first death camp to be liberated in Germany. The stacks of dead bodies and barely living remaining prisoners made clearly evident man’s potential for savage inhumanity. In protest of the Vietnam War, a well-known art director in New York City sent out a call for artists and designers to create anti-war posters. To support his efforts, I responded with a few poster designs. Later, sometime in the 70’s, I chose two of my posters and had them printed. They were sold on college campuses and in bookstores. Man has engaged in war from his very beginning. Sometimes the reason for it is not black and white, but exists in shades of gray. These posters are not meant to be a political statement. They are a reflection on the cruelty of war and its insanity. - Joe Simboli, 2008 http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/03/a_message_of_peace_in_print.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/03/a_message_of_peace_in_print.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:58:51 +0000 Acrylic on canvas. By Molly Peck.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/02/portrait_molly_peck.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/02/portrait_molly_peck.html Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:11:37 +0000 here. ]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/01/press_interior_design_magazine.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2008/01/press_interior_design_magazine.html Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:06:15 +0000 An article on my skateboard headboard on Apartment Therapy.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2007/10/press_apartment_therapy.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2007/10/press_apartment_therapy.html Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:57:41 +0000 Collage of paper and catalog, 2007. ]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2007/04/art.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2007/04/art.html Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:33:14 +0000 An article about the possible Joan Rivers-Bravo television show and my failed attempt. Ben Roussel is quoted too.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2006/08/press_new_york_observer.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2006/08/press_new_york_observer.html Sun, 20 Aug 2006 13:03:55 +0000 ]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2006/05/press_the_advocate.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2006/05/press_the_advocate.html Tue, 09 May 2006 12:54:41 +0000 Pencil on paper, 2005.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2005/11/illustration_tilda.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2005/11/illustration_tilda.html Mon, 14 Nov 2005 12:45:11 +0000
For several interviews with Paul Smith, one of my favorite fashion brands, I created a "driver's manual" instead of a resume, printed in book form, rather than a traditional resume. I adored the project, as did the folks at PS. However, I did not get the job. But I still adore the book. This is the basic layout of the pages.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2005/10/graphics_paul_smith_drivers_ma.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/work/2005/10/graphics_paul_smith_drivers_ma.html Mon, 17 Oct 2005 13:33:08 +0000