Gradients blend thoughtfully into the background while a pixel imperfect duo of flowers stands strong at the forefront of this poster. Calling attention to a special flower exhibition at the Guangdong Museum of Art, the disjointed typography takes a stylistic cue from the overall graphic direction.
This piece artfully portrays a tower of okchun-dang, a beloved traditional Korean sweet crafted from rice flour. Arranged in a spiral, the individual candies form the first character of the Korean word for “celebrate,” symbolizing the joyous spirit of festive occasions. The vibrant spring hues infuse the artwork with an exuberant energy, evoking the lively […]
Excalibur is a Tokyo-based art collective that specializes in pixel art. In a dizzying display of landscapes, icons, and characters, this piece depicts reincarnation in the contemporary era, based on the ideas of reincarnation found in Buddhist mythology. The team writes, “The information that is inflated with our emotions roars through virtual time and space, and […]
Promoting an afternoon of art hosted at an historic bathhouse-turned-arts center, this poster captivates with its cheerful, almost fairytale-like colors. The main image shows a fantastical event space that is both wedding venue and bathhouse. At the end of the aisle it reads, “family, Chuseok (Korean mid-autumn festival), bath.”
With pixel-style typography and dialog modules, this graphic feels retro and futuristic in all the best ways. Ringing in the new year with a fresh, technological format diverges from the traditional style that most would expect, keeping us on our toes!
Wow! We love the playful sense of this festival poster. The blocky shapes, bright colors, and bold type come together to make an unforgettable piece. Simple is best, and the abstract yet stunning elements are a joy.
Punk, edgy, and experimental, this piece is a stimulating marriage of elements that draws from both the old and the new. It makes us reflect on how age-old traditions of Lunar New Year continue to evolve and thrive in modern times.
We’re absolutely in love with this festive interpretation of a lucky envelope, designed by the Beijing-based out.o studio. The gold graphic on the front of the envelope is reminiscent of a starburst, echoed by the gold lettering on the back. We love that the star motif is replicated on the interior of the envelope as […]
This playful and youthful graphic encapsulates the extravagance and joy that a Lunar New Year celebration can hold. It’s the details that draw us in, like the king (王) ring and the lucky 8s in the cards.
Bold is the name of the game in this piece by the Shanghai-based LAC Studio. The rugged edges of the type combine seamlessly with a dominant hot pink hue to bring forth an energetic start to 2022.
