We Are Matik is a collective of designers in LA. Born out of the age of recession, they craft brands, products, spaces, and experiences that activate the senses and open up brand new states of mind.

Matik's manifesto: "We believe that another word for creativity is courage: the courage to initiate change, the courage to enter uncensored territories, and the courage to keep a playful heart in an overly serious world."

If you were at Nucleus on opening night, you definitely would have remembered Matik's AWESOME interactive installation. Below are images from their dream tweet corner in Illustrated Type. Matik also designed Connie Lim's ramp for Line of Style, as well as the graphic runway for Sweet Streets II. Be sure to check out past projects (along with sketches, process, and videos) on their website! 

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A graduate from the Rhode Island Institute of Design, Dadu Shin is an up and coming artist that demands attention, identified by his poetically whimsical drawings of scenes involving vivid landscapes and fantastical creatures.  His drawings exude a particular calmness, an atmosphere achieved through the thoughtfully simple renderings and spacious compositions. 

  


Shin often works in digital, but Nucleus' upcoming show, Baker's Dozen, will feature some new original works that will show off the artist's handiwork.
Can you figure out the idioms being illustrated in these following process sketches?

 

   

Be sure to come in on June 11th to view Shin's finsihed works!

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Dominique Fung is a young Canadian-based illustrator and fine artist who graduated with honors from Sheridan College. Her work often explores a creative relationship, one that occurs through her use of design and fine art in conjunction with one another. She has exhibited in group exhibitions throughout the US, including ones at Subtext Gallery, Billy Shire Fine Arts, and T & P Fine Art.

Here's her gorgeous painting, titled Gertrude Blossom, for the show!

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Ashkahn Shahparnia is an artist and graphic designer who established ASHKAHN Studio + Company in 2009. He received his BFA in Fine Arts from Otis College of Art & Design in 2006, and in 2010, he was nominated for Print Magazine's "Top 20 Under 30" new visual artists. His impressive list of clients includes Capitol Records, NBC, TBWA\Chiat\Day, and Vice Magazine. He lives and works in Silver Lake, California. 

Here's Ashkahn's piece for Illustrated Type, available for purchase!

And if you have some free time this Friday night, head over to Reform School in Silver Lake between 7 and 10 pm for Ashkahn's pop up shop! He'll have new prints, original artwork, and accessories for sale. There'll also be complimentary banana splits and wine!

 

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