Brian Swarthout
Brian Swarthout
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Book design for a historic bonsai exhibition.
In September 2015, seventy world-class bonsai artists met in Portland, Oregon for the largest American bonsai competition ever hosted.
Building from the events brand work of
Vanessa and Alex DeSpain
,
Adam Bagerski
and I designed and produced the 175 page retrospective book.
With the writing of
Trevor Orton
and thousands of event images by
Arthur Hitchcock
, we recreated the monumental event down to the smallest detail.
The books systematic structure is offset by stunning diptychs from
Chris Hornbecker
, showcasing bonsai's deep connection to the natural environment.
Credits: Work completed while at
This Design
in Portland, Oregon. Artisan's Cup creative direction and brand work by
Vanessa and Alex DeSpain
. Writing by
Trevor Orton
. Event photography by
Arthur Hitchcock
. Landscape diptychs by
Chris Hornbecker
. Print production by
Alexandria Cummings
and
Brown Printing
.