Commissioned |
ProfessionalWhy did you make this work:
To celebrate the imagination and artistic legacy of classic British science fiction novels; and to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the death of HG Wells, we were commissioned to design six stamps featuring new artistic interpretations of classic sci-fi stories by celebrated British authors.
How was the illustration used: Postage stamps
How did you make this work: Each illustrator and artist was given a quote from the book to inform their work, for example the line given to illustrator Matt Murphy for Childhood’s End was: “‘Now I understand,’ said the last man”.Mediums include watercolour, photographic manipulation, digital illustration, airbrush and photographic collage.
Commissioner Name :
James Webb
Commissioner Company :
Webb & Webb Design Limited
Commissioned for:
Royal Mail
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Personal Website:
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Currently Based:
London
Biography:
Webb & Webb focus on design for communication and branding across a full spectrum, including identity, print, packaging, exhibitions, websites and digital experience design for government bodies, major charities and national galleries and international organisations.
Showcase:https://theaoi.com/showcase/world-illustration-awards-2022/science-fiction