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Work Hard and Be Nice to People

Poster
2004-2011 (designed and printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The work of designer Anthony Burrill moves from traditional letterpress to experiments with digital technology. He has been described as the 'godfather of the graphic art scene' - referring to the trend for graphic designers to self-publish poster and graphic artefacts that are marketed directly to the public as opposed to being commissioned by commercial clients.


Object details

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Object type
TitleWork Hard and Be Nice to People (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
woodblock letterpress on recycled paper
Brief description
'Work Hard and Be Nice to People'; letterpress poster by Anthony Burrill; Rye, 2004-2011
Physical description
Woodblock letterpress print on recycled paper, bearing the words 'Work Hard and Be Nice to People'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 76cm
  • Width: 53cm
Credit line
Given by the artist
Subjects depicted
Summary
The work of designer Anthony Burrill moves from traditional letterpress to experiments with digital technology. He has been described as the 'godfather of the graphic art scene' - referring to the trend for graphic designers to self-publish poster and graphic artefacts that are marketed directly to the public as opposed to being commissioned by commercial clients.
Bibliographic reference
Catherine Flood British Posters. Advertising, Art and Activism (V&A Publishing, 2012) p.112-113
Collection
Accession number
E.408-2011

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Record createdJanuary 29, 2013
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