And art exists that one may recover the sensation of life; it exists to make one feel things, to make the stone stony. The purpose of art is to impart the sensation of things as they are perceived and not as they are known. -Victor Shklovsky

Type Poetry

Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 | Posted by Unknown |



Musings on Type
So for some weeks now I've been hanging mostly around bookshops. Reading up on areas I haven't explored as much and discovering many things in the process. Typography turns out to be more than what it seems... =)




Splots Contest 2: Type Poetry

Rules:
1.) Pick a quote, headline, word that inspires you
2.) Create an artwork by using the quote, headline, or word you chose and play with typography (variation in font, size, etc) - ANY medium can be used!

Guidelines for Submissions:
1.) save as JPG
2.) 300 dpi Resolution
3.) at least bond-paper size or 8x10 inches
4.) email at thesplotsproject@gmail.com

Deadline for Submission:
August 23, 2009 - This Sunday!

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