March 31st 2009

Anthony Burill & John Griffiths

March 31st 2009

James Houston & Johnny Kelly

March 31st 2009

Change of Plan

There’s been a little change of plan on Jim Stoten’s project, and here’s why in his own words: My friend Bill Williams originally had the idea to make a giant breakfast using giant ingredients. When this project came up, i thought it would make a good film if i documented bill making his dream come true.

We were going to use gammon as bacon rashers, field mushrooms as button mushrooms, beef tomatoes as fried tomatoes. we were even going to get a scaled up sausage made especially. the icing on the breakfast cake would have been a fried ostrich egg.

Last weekend, we set out with the camera and our shopping list, but alas, we fell at the first hurdle. the ostrich does not lay eggs willy nilly. We couldn’t find one anywhere and we both knew that without the egg, there wasn’t much point. So, i had to change my submission for the project.

Recently, i have been in touch with american illustrator/artist Andy Rementer. we have a mutual appreciation of each others work and have collaborated a couple of times on a zine called BOING.

I had just mentioned to Andy that I would like to collaborate with him again for something, and he suggested an animation at some point in the future. Now we are at the present day, and if I could do anything tomorrow I would collaborate with Andy Rementer on an animation.

Welcome Andy, and keep your eyes on the blog for updates.

Jim Stoten
Andy Rementer

March 18th 2009

Project Launch

We are very pleased to announce that If You Could collaborate has officially launched with our first ten participants. Here you can follow the progress of all of the projects right up until the exhibition in January 2010. For now there are only 10 pairings, but we will be confirming a list of nearer 50 by the time the exhibition opens it’s doors so watch this space for updates.

March 18th 2009

Chrissie Macdonald & Marie O'Connor

As well as some unexpected collaborations we’ve also got some great pairings who have worked closely together before. A good example of one of these duos is Chrissie Macdonald and Marie O’Connor . They are both part of the scarily prolific Peepshow Collective and owners of incredibly talented hands, so we’re very happy to let them get on with things and see what they come up with. Above is some of Chrissie’s personal work, and if you’ve got a few moments have a browse through the rest of her impressive folio.

Chrissie Macdonald
Marie O’Connor

March 18th 2009

Craig Ward & Paula Scher

I didn’t think we’d ever get the opportunity to work with one of our all time heroes, but after we asked Craig Ward to make a piece of work for us, the doors were opened. He appraoched Pentagram design legend Paula Scher and the rest is history. They’re currently coming up with a proposal for their project but with two fantastic typographic sensibilities I get the impression this could be something extraordinary. Pictured is a piece Craig recently did for the Economist

March 18th 2009

Hvass&Hannibal; & Tove Nielsen

Having admitted defeat on trying to get Phil Collins to work with them, Danish duo Sofie and Nan na, who go by the name of Hvass&Hannibal have settled with someone much closer to home. Sofie’s grandmother is an excellent knitter and the makings of a bespoke knitwear collection are on the horizon. Pictured is a recent record cover they have designed for Turboweekend. More knitting soon.

Hvass&Hannibal

March 18th 2009

Ian Wright & Riitta Ikonen

Mr Ian Wright has been a supporter of the If You Could project since day one back in 2006. Since then we’ve worked on many projects together and we’re pleased to have him involved in the collaborate project this year. When we heard he’d arranged to work with If You Could debutant Riitta Ikonen, not even we could hazard a guess at what they might come up with. Pictured above is Riitta, and no more words are needed.

Ian Wright
Riitta Ikonen

March 18th 2009

Jim Stoten & Bill Williams

Jim Stoten is famed for intricate felt-tip drawings created over many hours all by himself. For If You Could Jim will be working in a totally different way, with the help of his scientist and writer friend Bill Williams. Only time will tell what they’re conjuring up.

March 18th 2009

Jody Barton & Nick Arnold

Witty, in your face communication twinned with a great mark making ability is what Jody Barton is all about. He’s decided to step well outside of his comfort zone and work with a drummer on a project that is TBC. What we can guarantee is it’s not going to be a classic illustration project.

Jody Barton

March 18th 2009

Karl Grandin & And Beyond

Karl Grandin is the brains behind the brilliant ‘Animal Sweater’ pictured above, so given the chance to work with another talented creative who knows what he’ll come up with. Choosing to work with the brilliant dutch fashion designers And Beyond can only lead to great things.

Karl Grandin
And Beyond

March 18th 2009

Kim Hiorthøy & Ben Drury

Kim Hiorthøy is undoubtedly one of the most influential creatives working in the industry at the moment. So when he said to us that he was going to create his piece for the project with record sleeve design legend Ben Drury we were honoured. We wait with bated breath to see what they come up with, the above drawing by Kim should whet your appetite.

Kim Hiorthøy
Ben Drury

March 18th 2009

Oliver Jeffers & Aaron Ruff

What do you get when you cross a children’s illustrator with a furniture turned jewellery designer? Welcome to IYC Collaborate Oliver Jeffers and Aaron Ruff who will put their heads together to produce a product for the show. More updates very soon, but in the mean time have a look at one of Oliver’s drawings above.

www.oliverjeffers.com
www.digbyandiona.com