new york, ny
Food, art and political commentary blur in this new cookbook produced and designed by Allan Ben Studios. Blending together Surrealism and Dadaism to create original works of art, the hardcover book - Art and Cook: Love Food, Live Design and Dream Art - also draws from pop culture and commercial art to reach for connections and court controversy on issues like the military, environment, racism and obesity. As art director Emmanuel Paletz explains, "'Art' and 'cook' fuse together in this book, much like everything in life and in America in particular fuses together. Food, like art, stimulates the mind and the senses." Says co-creator Allan Ben, "The recipes and images harmoniously fuse a message that is congruent at times, and conflicting in others."
new york, ny
Ziccardi Partners Frierson Mee executed this ad campaign featuring the spring collection of designer Ellen Tracy. Photographs by Alexi Lubomirski convey the strength and sensuality of the ideal "Ellen Tracy woman" by juxtaposing the model Jacqueta Wheeler against graphic, architectural environments in exotic locations. The campaign is appearing in Vogue, Vanity Fair, InStyle, Town & Country, Real Simple and The New Yorker through spring.
new york, ny
Managing a corporation is risky business these days, and risk weighs heavily on the minds of ceos. Janet Odgis uses the power of metaphor to create arresting visuals that help make bring alive the statistical results of this PricewaterhouseCooper Global CEO Survey about risk management and its related services. "Throughout the document," notes Odgis, "the juxtaposition of formal visual relationships in the photography reinforce the essential messages."
marina del rey, ca
Wry humor that college kids relate to and imagery inspired by the religious heritage of the university are helping Loyola Marymount's basketball program peek out from the shadows of monster programs at UCLA and USC. Ignited Minds is responsible for the print program in Los Angeles area publications. Creative director is Ron Gould, associate creative director is Mike Wolfsohn, art directors are Tim Washburn and Daisy Chavoshi, with Washburn doubling as illustrator, and the copywriter is Damian Fraticelli.
indianapolis, in
"Anywhere but Hollywood" is the theme of a poster series by Bradley and Montgomery Advertising for the Indianapolis Underground Film Festival. The message, set against a background of discarded film stock, asks viewers to reconsider their expectations of film and sample independent filmmakers from around the world. Credits for design go to Scott Montgomery, with creative direction by Montgomery and Mark Bradley, production by Eric Folzenlogel and writing by Montgomery and Carrie Voorhis.
wichita, ks
The Big Apple may be 1,000 miles away from Wichita, but try telling that to Sullivan Higdon & Sink or the statewide Kansas audience for advertising implying that important destinations like New York, Las Vegas and Orlando are as nearby as Wichita's Mid-Continent Airport. The messages are popping up in newspapers, on billboards and gas pumps and even at high school sporting events, not to mention radio. The creative team: Scott Flemming and Steve Hobson, associate creative directors; Jennifer Sebits and Lathi de Silva, account executives.
