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Illustration project for the handsome, new hard cover edition of the classic novel by Mexican author Juan Villoro (originally published in 2008 by Fondo de Cultura Económica, for its young readers’ collection «A la orilla el viento»). This new release commemorates FCE’s 80th anniversary; it was presented in the Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara, México, in December 2013. All illustrations were newly executed in traditional/digital techniques. Also shown are images of sketches, vignettes and especially-made lettering, capitals and logos for the book.Illustration, Typography2014 -
A commissioned calligraphic piece celebrating Batman’s 75 anniversary.Calligraphy, Fine Arts2014 -
Illustration inspired in the song «La célula que explota» by Mexican rock band Caifanes, executed by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Drawing, Illustration2012 -
A calligraphic piece executed for the exhibit «Skull Parade» in Querétaro, México, celebrated on Día de Muertos. The art was executed with broad-nib permanent markers, with no previous sketch or planning whatsoever. Words are in Latin and Náhuatl, featuring diverse quotes from Alchemy books. Muebles de Jardìn hechos con maderas finas tropicales.Calligraphy, Fine Arts2014 -
The archetypical final sentence from the Beatles’ «Abbey Road» album, executed in two Gothic styles of calligraphy: Textura and Fraktur. A personal commission for a tatoo. Here shown in high-contrast and a colour version over parchment.Calligraphy2014 -
Logos for 50-Typo (commemoration of Typo Magazine, Prague, Czech Republic), Mecanismo del miedo (lettering for a fantasy novel), XX (Anniversary logo for Forma), Typ09 (international typograpy event in Mexico City), Attika (an architecture and interior design firm), Legal Solutions Enterprise (lettering for a legal consulting group) and two logos for my own Kimera studio. All featuring original typographic and calligraphic design, icons and concepts by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Branding, Calligraphy, Graphic Design2013 -
A poster for Darfur, for the book «Libro por Darfur» made on behalf of Amnesty International, by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Calligraphy, Illustration2011 -
Logos for Mexicana (airline), Codigram XXV anniversary (design association), Miami Realty (real state company), Tipos Latinos (Latin American typographic organization), Kimera (design studio), Bravado (headhunting consultants), SG (corporate communication agency), Business Mexico (business magazine). All featuring original typographic design, icons and concept by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Branding, Graphic Design, Typography2012 -
Three calligraphic pieces for a collection of T-shirts issued by Nice Fucking Graphics.Calligraphy, Fashion2014 -
Diverse works by G.M.Meave, executed with different calligraphic techniques and instruments such as broad-nib pens, quills, syringes, pieces of cardboard soaked in ink, brushes, calamus, etc., over parchment, cotton paper, Japanese paper, canvas and several other materials.Calligraphy2012 -
Illustration for a special edition of Bohemia, a premium Mexican beer from Cervecería Cuauhtémoc-Moctezuma. Inspired by the imagery and personality of Frida Kahlo, this project features special illustrated packaging and labels. I executed this illustration with traditional and digital techniques. Sketches, studies, the drawing process and several applications of the illustration are shown.Illustration, Packaging2014 -
Poster for a tribute to Vinícius de Moraes in his centennial.Calligraphy, Graphic Design, Typography2013 -
Personal project inspired in J.S. Bach’s Art of Fugue, by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Architecture, Illustration2011 -
Logos for RAC (Reforma Athletic Club, a sport club in Mexico City), Coyuche (Mexican crafts boutique store), De Oro (Mexican corn oil brand), Peter de Anda (event organizer), TVDF (independent television and production company, logo proposal), Pirámide (corn oil brand), CruDeLadies (production and 3D animation studio), Caballito (a line of designers’ tequila glasses brand). All featuring original typographic design, icons and concepts by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Branding, Graphic Design, Typography2012 -
An enigmatic, musical illustration and character design project by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Character Design, Illustration2012 -
Thematic, historic illustration of Joan of Arc for «Viernes de ilustración» by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Calligraphy, Illustration2013 -
A custom, corporate type family for Mexican cell phone company Telcel, designed by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Typography2011 -
Poster illustration for an Art gallery in Puebla Mexico, inspired by the subject «Muse», by Gabriel Martínez MeaveDrawing, Illustration, Typography2011 -
Princess and prince illustration for Gandhi bookstores, collaboration with Ogilvy Mexico by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Illustration2011 -
The first three of a series of six book cover illustrations for English Literature classics, by Gabriel Martínez Meave for Richmond Publishing.Illustration2011 -
The last three of a series of six book cover illustrations for English Literature classics, by Gabriel Martínez Meave for Richmond Publishing.Design, Drawing, Illustration2011 -
«Cybertoltecayotl», a traditional/digital illustration for a magazine cover by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Drawing, Illustration, Typography2012 -
¡VIVA MÉXICO VIVA! !AVIV OCIXÉM AVIV!
A festive logo-ambigram for México’s Independence Day.Calligraphy, Typography2012 -
Not quite a recent project, but a favourite one: a cover illustration for Goethe’s «West-Eastern Divan» poem book. Traditional/digital artwork by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Illustration2011 -
«The End of the World», artwork by Gabriel Martínez Meave for «The End» exhibition in Cancún, Mexico.Illustration2012 -
Self-calligraphy over skin by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Calligraphy, Body Art2011 -
Illustration based on Tortuguero stela Mayan glyphs, by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Illustration, Calligraphy2012 -
A personal illustration on the grisaille technique over parchment.Illustration2011 -
Les Jeux Mystèrieux, an enigmatic personal project by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Fine Arts, Illustration, Typography2012 -
An original Gothic typeface on the tradition of Fraktur, Bâtarde and Textura styles, based on a personal calligraphic style with a Mexican spirit.Calligraphy, Typography2012 -
Especially designed type system for the Mexican federal government, by Gabriel Martínez Meave.Typography2011 -
Illustrations for the book «Satán Salvador», a short evangelical narrative by Cristóbal Henestrosa, Mexican writer, type and graphic designer. Inspired the engravings of Baldung, Merian, Cranach and Dürer, these illustrations were executed in the guise of Renaissance-era religious books. Type is also original, featuring Henestrosa’s «Espinosa» gothic type and my «Darka», an original design inspired in Batarde, Textura and Fraktur medieval styles. Here I show the published illustrations, several previous thumbnail sketches and images of the final illustrations accompanying the text. A quite exquisite and fun project to do.Illustration, Typography2014 -
Atelier Meave posters promoting Calligraphy, Illustration and Design workshops imparted by G.M.Meave. The angled design, as well as especially crafted photos and drawings, have come to define a sort of «design identity» for the whole project.Calligraphy, Editorial Design2013
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