Many people collect things on their travels -- magnets, shells, sometimes even sand -- but not so many people create something productive with their collection like Canadian artist Marian Bantjes. Bantjes used the sand and dirt that she's taken from places like Thailand, South Africa and Argentina to create a unique poster for the Alliance Graphique International (AGI).
She designed the poster by first outlining the words in pencil and then painstakingly pouring different sands onto the paper to intricately fill in the designs. Some finer sands were able to be poured from spouts, while other more grainy dirt had to be pushed around with a paintbrush.
Nicknamed the "Michelangelo of custom lettering," Marian Bantjes is extremely talented at intricately detailed designs. This piece inspires artists and amateurs alike to create stunning artwork using the simplest of materials.
Dirt-Based Posters
Marian Bantjes Created a Poster for AGI Using Sand and Dirt from Her Travels
Trend Themes
1. Travel Souvenir Art - The trend of using real travel souvenirs like dirt and sand in creating unique artworks and designs.
2. Natural Materials Artistry - The trend of using natural materials like dirt, sand, leaves and flowers to create intricate artworks.
3. Handmade Posters - The trend of using manual techniques and tools to create posters instead of digital means.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism and Travel - Tourism and travel industry could explore the potential of offering materials like local dirt and sand as souvenirs.
2. Art and Design - Art and design industry could find potential for using natural and unconventional materials in their works.
3. Print and Advertising - Print and advertising industry could experiment with handmade, one-of-a-kind posters using various materials to create unique and eye-catching designs.