Do Plu Do is a collective who’s made it to the Behance project list a few times in the last few months. I was mostly struck by their fun vector work and great use of colours. No big innovations in their themes but their huge murals are stunning. How I would love to have a wall like this in my house!

I came across these great prints at Graphic-Exchange and love the fact this is black & white. Often clients underestimate the cost of large format color printing. In that case A1 colorless prints are a good alternative. Martino & Jaña Design really got it right with this poster set. The painted typography makes it all come alive without the need for any color. Great balance between the first impression which gives enough info without getting up close and the detailed wording flowing throughout the poster which provides all extra info. Upon viewing this poster you just got to believe this festival will be nothing less than magnificent.

At work we have the pleasure of being surrounded with contemporary artworks which are placed in the hallways. Most of it is contemporary in the sense of ‘I could do that’ but a few are truly amazing. Axel Hütte‘s large format photo prints called ‘Explorer Glacier Alaska’ are worth a look every time I pass by them. I couldn’t find any digital versions but they fit in perfectly with the rest of his work of which a few examples above.

I love the way he uses the fog as a natural backdrop in almost every piece. Nature’s negative space really brings out the essence of what he wants to show through the lens by filtering the unnecessary surroundings. It reminds a little of Kim Höltermand‘s work although in this case the orientation is kept more horizontally instead of Kim’s focus on the sky.

PS: Also have a look at his iDesk – a cool idea for Maconites.

• Full name: Guy Sargent
• Age: 43
• Country: England
• Profession: Photographer
• Website: portfolio at re-title.com

Let’s start with an image which is strikingly beautiful.

Yes, this image was taken in Venice and is simply called ‘Venice in fog’ (2007). It is currently on show in the 2009 ‘Summer Exhibition’ at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

A man of few words, let’s dive into some random questions. What are the 3 key words or themes which you want to express through your art?

Time, Peace and Contemplation.

If not an artist, what job would you have?

Carpenter.

What should every beginning artist definitely (not) do?

Don’t believe in other peoples opinions or thoughts – go your own way, trust yourself!

How long does it take to create one piece of art?

A lifetime or one second, this cannot be defined.

Is there anything bizarre or weird which helps you to be creative? e.g. mud baths?

Driving hundreds of miles staring into space …

If you had to choose: color or form?

Form.

Which art tools would you take with you when moving to the moon?

A stick to draw in the dust, you could cover the surface in drawings and they would never blow away! Imagine that…

Favourite book?

The Little Book Of Inner Space by Stafford Whiteaker.

Who’s been a great inspiration to you and your work?

Diego Velazquez

More info about Guy Sargent can be found here.