HARMEN LIEMBURG
Harmen Liemburg is a graphic artist/designer currently based in Arnhem, Netherlands.
Statement:
Usually regarded as one of the applied disciplines, I like to see graphic design as a vehicle for imagination, storytelling and expression, regardless if it’s a commissioned or a self-initiated project. Much of my graphic output is based on collage-techniques. Inspiration often comes from elements that already exist in the physical world. In addition to a strong interest in graphic techniques, I feel a special fondness for the so called vernacular. I see beauty in everyday traffic signs, logos and packaging designs that most people just take for granted or maybe don’t even notice at all.The visual building blocks that I’m constantly collecting, are typically redrawn in Illustrator and adjusted for the screenprinting process. The separate elements are given a new role and meaning by combining them with others. Together, they’re telling a new story.
