Typestream
Typestream 16th Jan, 2011
As graphic artists, we work in digital mediums where thousands of typefaces are at our disposal and can be selected, re-sized, kerned and manipulated with ease.
It is a marvellous thing but like many aspects of how we live, the digital revolution has lead to homogenisation of culture where imperfections are 'fixed' and everything is ordered.
This post is a celebration of imperfect & beautiful type found in the streets of the world, be it hand-painted, chiselled, carved or letterpress printed.
Update: We have added a lightbox viewer to the blog so click an image to view the images in their intended big & beautiful glory
Sydney CBD Type - 14th February
Australia's typographic history is relatively shallow in comparision to Europe's and is deeply linked to the styles & trends prevalent in England.
We took a walk through Sydney's Circular Quay & The Rocks areas in search of our typographic pedigree, or what remains, and discovered some rough gems.
Footpath grills on Macquarie Street
Memory is Creation without End - by Kimio Tsuchiya (Macquarie Street)
Spiral of sandstone blocks by Kimio Tsuchiya, relics of demolished buildings symbolising the circular connection of past, present, and future, 2000.
Various cast metal & handpainted signage - The Rocks, Sydney
Ok, its not type but the bolts under the Sydney Harbour Bridge are beautiful
Beautifully weathered ring game in Sorrento, Victoria
Tattersalls Ln, Melbourne
Federation Square, Melbourne
If you would like to submit any images of beautiful type from your travels, please email: demi@carnivalstudio.com.au
We will update regularly so watch this space.
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