D is for Dope
Indiana designer Joe Gonzalez spells it out in style with his bold and gracefully geometric Letter Form Series
Joe Gonzalez is an emerging designer from Indiana. Though he works professionally as an in-house designer on corporate projects, he’s still producing some dynamic personal work, such as the work collected here from his Letter Form Series. Gonzalez’ clean, bold shapes and colours rest on softer, more organic bases, leaving his work sitting comfortably between the natural and the artificial, between handmade character and digital precision. Also included are a couple of self-portraits - the last slide slide is a self-portrait inspired by fragments of conversation between Joe and his tattoo artist Cody while Joe had his shoulder inked.
Reminiscent of the work of Manhattan screen-printing legend Ryan McGinness, Gonzalez’ designs employ symmetry and rhythm to create flowing visual epics. The birth of his first son helped spark the Letter Form Series; he started the poster series as a study: “I wanted to use the letters in an abstract way and experiment with color and composition. Elements in the posters come from my surroundings living in Northwest Indiana there is a lot of wildlife, lakes and beaches. The birds I use in my work are the crazy sea gulls that come inland looking for food. They kind of remind of the way I was starting off just looking for anything and trying to survive.”
For a chance to win 1 of several limited edition hand-signed Joe Gonzales posters, send an email to contests@earwaks.com. Don't worry, these 11x17 prints will be delivered flat -- no rolled or folded posters.
Newsletter
GREAT JOB JOE!!
I always knew u would do GREAT things. I LOVE your letter series! Much love, ME
Nice Work
Love your work Joe..keep it up...nuff blessings!
Jenna
your work
joe you are amazing! your creativity and imagination are really portrayed in your work. you are doing a wonderful job and you should be extremly proud of what you have accomplished.
xoxox
the posters are breathtaking!
sweet stuff
sweet stuff as always Joe! keep it up
Your Work
WOW !!!! I am soooo impressed but not surprised as I know you are very talanted. I emailed this to everyone because as your Mom I have bragging rights. I am so proud of you.
Mom
I cannot tell you how very good you are. It would give you a swelled head. You are awsome. you have become such a talent and will I am sure excell because you are always getting better. May you become very successful and just be all that you dream to be. grams
Your beautiful work!
Mijo,
Dios Mio!!!! I love all of it! I always had every confidence in you. The creativity within you is now shining through your excellent work. Keep your standards high. It will take you very far!
All my love. Tia Angie
AWESOME!
Your designs are pretty sweet! You are very talented! Can't wait to see some more!!!
G is for GREAT!
Nice job, Joe. I didn't know you had it in you. Creativity is a beautiful thing. Keep going with your work.
G is for GREAT!
Nice job, Joe. I didn't know you had it in you. Creativity is a beautiful thing. Keep going with your work.
WOW!!!
As always I am so impressed by you know matter what it is that you create! From your amazing art work to your beautiful son! Joe, your eye for creativity is beyond me! I am so proud of you and love you so much! My favorite was the "G"!! Way cool!
Love ya bro!
Dee
Joe (*LL)
And so they say, "What doesn't kill you..."
It was a pleasure to have met you, and even more to see your stuff out in the open and responded to in such a positive manner.
Nothing but Love from TheLegendsLeague.
great work
Came across your work and think it's great. Not sure if this is the Joey Gonzalez I knew growing up or not. If so, contact me. Marisol@thecreatorsimage.net
My nickname is Mari from Hammond IN (grew up) Now living in FL. Hope to hear from you.