- 16.09.15
[Aoyama MIHONCHO]
Showcase "AOYAMA CREATORS STOCK 06: REN TAKAYA EXHIBITION No.1-6"
This is the sixth in a series of solo exhibits of graphic designers held in Aoyama MIHONCHO's showcase.
Ren Takaya exhibits six new works.
Aoyama MIHONCHO Showcase: AOYAMA CREATORS STOCK 06 REN TAKAYA EXHIBITION No.1-6
Dates: October 3rd, 2016 (Mon.) - 31st (Mon.)
Open hours: 11:00-19:00
Except: Saturdays, Sundays, official holidays
——A typeface consisting of a basic form taken from a 2 x 2 grid can,
given a specific rule, be varied within any area without changing its impression.
That process plays out on black and white paper.
The theme is to explore how far an expression can be extended within predefined limitations.
(Ren Takaya)
Ren Takaya
Graphic designer and art director born in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture.
Graduated from Tohoku University of Art & Design majoring in sculpture.
Worked for GOOD DESIGN COMPANY before establishing AD&D.
Active in art direction in many fields, particularly visual identity and related projects.
Major projects include the visual identity for Tokyu Bunkamura 25th Anniversary,
and the Flower Lush in Roppongi Hills campaign. Awards include Cannes Lions,
One Show, NY ADC, D&AD, Hiiibrand Typography, NY TDC, Brno Biennial 2012 Visitors’ Award,
JAGDA New Designer Award, JTA Best Work Award and GOLDEN BEE 11 Award.
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