yay gen! poster design finalist
My wife Genevieve recently entered a poster design contest at Don’t Panic. Love Spain, Hate Bullfighting, The League Against Cruel Sports wants to take that message to the tour operators, holiday companies and establishments that promote bullfighting to let them know that tourists in Britain and the Spanish locals want no part in this “so-called” tradition. They asked designers and artists to come up with a design that promotes the ‘Love Spain, Hate Bullfighting’ message.
Bullfighting Free – Dont Panic Design Contest
She was selected as one of the top 20 finalists based on an online vote. Her work was printed and shown in galleries in both London and Spain simultaneously. Although her entry was not selected by the panel of judges as the winner, I’m proud to say that Ameliea’s Magazine who attended the event singled her entry out:
The powder blue and blood red palette is subtle yet effective, with your attention draw immediately to the strong form of a bull’s head shaped as a heart in the centre of the page. The poster is beautifully symmetrical, with simplified lines and shapes to describe the bull’s features.
The full article can be read here: www.ameliasmagazine.com
Congrats Babe!