A poster campaign with poems of contemporary Ukrainian poet and activist Serhiy Zhadan was run in Kharkiv in 2015 to reflect on the war started in 200 km from Kharkiv in 2014.
UKRAINE IS ME
The artwork “UKRAINE IS ME” is made in Adobe Photoshop in my personal art technique – digital embroidery.
INDEPENDENT
The artwork “INDEPENDENT” is made in Adobe Photoshop in my personal art technique – digital embroidery.
UA SPRING
The collage art “UA SPRING” was made in Adobe Photoshop, using my personal art technique, as well as the digital collage technique.
Slanted in Amsterdam: thonik
Setting off on a thrilling expedition into Amsterdam’s design realm, the Slanted team dived into the heart of the Dutch capital, exploring its artistic riches in our 41st magazine. Our pursuit of inspiration guided us to visit the design studio thonik. Stepping into their studio, we immersed ourselves in a dialog with with Nikki Gonnissen and Thomas Widdershoven about their multidisciplinary way of working and their approach to projects.
thonik is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Amsterdam, focused on change. They operate globally, with major projects in Europe and Asia. Working with like-minded and often long-term partners thonik aims for social, cultural, and political impact. They adhere to a digital-first design strategy. Often the moving image serves as the starting point for graphic, digital and spatial design.
More about thonik can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with Nikki Gonnissen and Thomas Widdershoven, talking about their point of view on art and opinions about the future. Take a look at the Amsterdam issue and the video platform for diverse opinions, impressions, inspiration, and motivation.
Images: © thonik / Slanted Publishers
TOBI JIZDA
TOBI JIZDA is a poster series was commissioned by Veloplaneta company to promote cycling and connect with audience. Poster compositions are created in virtual 3d environment with use of VR freehand calligraphy.
“Veselo”
«Veselo» (from Ukr. «весело» – merrily, gaily, joyfully) – self-reflection/self-ironic series
of work, that I did at my worst, that shows that worst.
You scream when you’re frustrated and you also scream when you’re amazed, you scream when you’re angry and you scream when you’re happy. But whatever you name it, it’s always obvious what emotion it is now.
“Hiding”
Trying to save from outside danger we forget about inner, local one, turning into the source of this exact one danger.
PUTIN VIRUS
In the post-COVID time, there is yet another virus to be eliminated.
Against putin’s propaganda!
The decades of brainwashing industry got people to support war crimes of putin’s regime.
Mriya
Mriya (Mriya) is a Ukrainian font that combines dreaminess and cosmic motifs, and also embodies the spirit of sophistication and confidence. The font concept is based on a personal, visual image of the stars. He inspires to realize dreams, expand boundaries and achieve the impossible. The font reflects the magic and wonders of the cosmos, emphasizing the Ukrainian spirit of creativity and irresistible force.
Go away russian fascists
The poster calls for Russian invaders to leave Ukraine.
No war
The poster illustrates the outcomes of russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.
War through the eyes of children
The poster illustrates the pain of children during the war.
Get out of Kherson
The poster embodies a call for russians to leave the city of Kherson.
The Liberation of Kherson 2022
The poster stamp is dedicated to the liberation of Kherson in October 2022
BUNNY-UA
This is my NFT collection (15 illustrations), a symbolic hero that I created to help Ukraine in the fight against russіаn aggression.
The collection BUNNY-UA is the personification of courage, love of freedom, and kindness of the Ukrainian people.
Ukrainians are a nation of the unconquered who are free to create their future.
Bright and creative BUNNY – a symbol of year. The year of victory of free and full of thirst for life people!
Glory to Ukraine!
Introspection
The project reflects inner worries, struggles, and the process of change. Using expressive and dynamic shapes and emotions, each illustration is an honest conversation with yourself about family, loneliness, courage, etc
Letters from Home
Many attempts were made to “erase” our culture during Ukraine’s history. So this project was created to tell about the traditions and inspiring culture of the country. Including musical instruments from the Carpathian Mountains to the history of language that Ukrainians call “Solovyina” (“Nightingale Language”)
Living the War
The first volume of Living the War magazine explores Russia–Ukraine war through the experience of the civilian inhabitants of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital during the Russiaʼs attempt to capture it. Each of the five chapters focused on specific periods, starting with a threat of the war in January, and ending with a transition to a new phase of war in October 2022. The volume combines 12 eyewitness accounts and photo evidence from 8 photographers and artists. Published by Volodymyr Kadygrob.
Mova prashuriv
Mosaic-2
The artist wanted to transfer how parts of her cute existence flow in the bright world. They slowly fly like leaves from a tree. And they are mixing with each other.
Culture
The logo combined a futuristic font and the handwriting of the iconic Ukrainian poet and writer Taras Shevchenko. Thus, it dynamically reflects the historical stratum of Ukrainian culture and the desire for future achievements.
Recovery
This logo is inspired by the idea that even significant injuries cannot stand in the way of a happy and fulfilling life.