Art frenzy

A frenzy look for
 a frenzy art auction

Role
Illustrator
Agency
DDB Canada
Year
2019
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Each year, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) hosts an art auction to sustain its operations and fund future exhibitions. Although the event consistently drew a strong audience, it lacked a cohesive brand identity and a compelling narrative to fully engage attendees.

That’s when DDB Canada invited me to collaborate, bringing my illustrations into a bold new visual direction, one that felt frenetic, intense, restless, and fun. To capture the auction’s atmosphere, I created illustrations portraying the lively competition between bidders.

Awards

Strategy Marketing Awards — Silver for Brand Identity

Applied Arts, Design Annual 2020 — Cover, Poster Series & Pro Bono Complete Series

RGD Branding Awards — Branding Program & New Brand

Anvil Awards 2020 — Best in Show / 5 Anvils

ACE Awards — Distinction / 7 Awards

“Never ever ever let them see you sweat”

“Paddles up. Elbows out”

The project became the cover for the “2020 Design & Student Annual” magazine by Applied Arts.

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