BranD No.82-Philippe Weisbecker’s Line Journey
Philippe Weisbecker’s Line Journey
9789887154044
200 pages
Sendpoints Publishing Co Ltd
Overview
BranD 82 chronicles the creative journey of the French artist Philippe Weisbecker, spanning nearly fifty years of artistic exploration. In addition to the interview and articles, fifteen thoughtfully curated chapters trace the evolution of his creative philosophy. With over 250 pieces of artwork, covering work from his earliest series to his latest ones, BranD 82 offers a valuable insight into the development of Weisbecker’s painterly techniques, artistic language and creative thinking.
Author Bio
Philippe Weisbecker was born in 1942. In 1966, he graduated from the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. In 1968, he moved to New York, where he started working as an editorial and advertising illustrator. In 2006, he returned to France, where he now lives. Weisbecker has worked extensively in Japan and won many awards worldwide: JAGDA, NYADC, Clio Awards, Tokyo ADC, Cannes Lions, among others. He was also commissioned to design an official poster for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
