This weekend while in the backstreets of Sydney; I found myself looking at laser cut timber letters, some old tram ...
This weekend while in the backstreets of Sydney; I found myself looking at laser cut timber letters, some old tram station stop signs and an old optical test chart from the 60’s. All letters, words and beautiful fonts; all art.
I think we often forget that Typography makes beautiful art in a home. Art is personal and it does not need to be expensive. Put writing on the wall or use numbers, letters and words to create a graphic scheme for a home.
Typography is the practice of arranging letters and words to make them more readable, or visually interesting. On the web, typography has long been hindered by the technology. However, times are changing and the future is looking bright for the art of typography.
Australian artist Vince Frost, of Frost design has built an extremely successful career from the admiration and supremacy of the use of Typography and creating it as art. Frost uses letters and words to create an impressive effect as decoration, especially when displayed as a defined arrangement rather than a group of accidental shapes.
People love achieving a look that feels old but still stylish and is individual yet complimentary. Stick to a range of colours such as black and white with one word in red or hot pink and make a statement in your home. Hang, stand, lean or suspend in Perspex your favourite typesetting pieces. Let them feel relaxed and natural on your wall or preferred buffet. Ensure that you choose a size that will suit your particular space. If it is too large it will overwhelm and if too small will be lost and look out of proportion.
It’s a new age of art, it’s the computer generation of typesetting and printing, and there’s an emerging nostalgia and appreciation for letterpress and its unique visual impact and handmade qualities. Hang an old tram sign in your study or some timber letters in your daughters room and let typography be ‘translated” in your space!
Laser cut letters can be purchased from Flourish Gift & Home from as little as $25.
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