Red Nose Studio created a series of illustrations for DNA’s new national ad and marketing campaign. Based in Finland, DNA is a telecommunications company that offers customers cellular, cable and phone services. The series of illustrations feature a pink super-hero type DNA character that physically morphs into helpful tools for cell phone users. In various ads the character’s arms turn into scissors, a ladder and clippers, liberating the cell phone user from classic cell phone troubles. The campaign of print ads and collateral material will only be seen in Finland, but can also be viewed on the DNA website.

Marguerite Sauvage will be exhibiting work at the third annual Wi-filles Party in Paris. The event takes place at Door Studios, a converted factory that is now home to photographers, designers and architects and includes a photography studio, gallery and reception hall. The party takes place on June 23rd, 2008 from 8:30 to 11:30pm and will also feature the work of Adolie Day.

Door Studios: 9 - 9bis Rue Lesdiguières, 75004 Paris

Red Nose Studio was invited by the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office to exhibit his work in the group show Illustrating Illustration in Kilkenny, Ireland. The exhibition features the work of 11 of the most renowned and successful illustrators from around the world and was curated by award-winning illustrator Alè Mercado (Ireland). The show offers the audience a tour of the process of illustration and opens discussion around two principles- that there is no one original in illustration and that illustration cannot exist without text or concept. Other artists in the show include Saturio Alonso, Steven Aylin, Melinda Beck, BrenB, Ina Fiebig, Jordin Isip, Ana Juan, KEKO, Alé Mercado and Paula Sanz Caballero. Illustrating Illustration runs from Friday, June 13th to Friday, July 25th, 2008.

Kilkenny County Council Arts Office Gallery, 72 John St., Kilkenny, Ireland

Marguerite Sauvage’s character illustrations for Rexona have been animated for a series of four TV commercials for their women’s skin care brand’s new deodorant. The commercials, which were animated by Passion Pictures (UK) and produced by Gorgeous Enterprises and Pioneer Productions, feature Marguerite’s paperdoll illustration exercising and looking for the perfect outfit all while coping with the pain of underarm friction and razor-burn. The charming and funny ads have been noticed by the ad community internationally and have recently been featured as a top select on Creativity Online’s Adcritic section, videospotnow.com, and youtube.com with links to view all the spots in the series.

View: clip 1, clip 2, clip 3, clip 4

Catalina Estrada was chosen to exhibit her work alongside some of Colombia’s most important designers, illustrators and photographers in Realiity x Colombia Passion x ReD52. The show was organized by Realiity and ReD52, sponsored by newwebpick.com and curated by Colombian designer and illustrator, Jorge Restrepo. The show opened at the Hong Kong Inno Centre and was then show at LCX Harbour City.

Alexander Blue was interviewed by Jesus Pacheco for Reforma, a newspaper in Mexico City. The article discussed current illustration trends and also featured some of Alexander’s work.

Read the interview here.

Catalina Estrada is featured in Victionary’s new book, Fashion Wonderland: Uncover the Power of Illustration in Fashion, the follow-up to their previous book, Fashion Unfolding, which also featured Catalina’s work. This beautiful book studies the crucial role of illustration in fashion and shows what a powerful tool it can be by sharing examples from print, installation, interior decorating and from straight off the runway by both established names and emerging talents from around the globe. From preliminary concept sketches, to t-shirt graphics, eye-catching magazine ads and patterns on textiles, Fashion Wonderland contains hundreds of examples of fashion illustration and is meant to be an inspirational tool as much as a visual feast for anyone involved in the fashion or illustration world.

Fashion Wonderland is available through Victionary.

Nate Williams was invited to present his work and speak to a crowd of 250 graphic design students at the University of Buenos Aires last week where he shared his past experiences as an art director and his current experience as an illustrator. He discussed how his style has developed over the years and explained his creative process for developing illustrations. Afterwards, he participated in a 30-minute question and answer session.

Andrew Hem will be exhibiting in a six-man show at Tag Art Gallery in Nashville, TN. The show, Nice to Meet You, features familiar Tag artists as well as a few newcomers, and includes Terri Saul, Keith Greiman, Greg Gossel, Mary Addison Hackett and Maura Cluthe. The show runs from Saturday, June 7th to Saturday, June 28th, 2008.

Opening Reception Friday, June 7th, 2008 6-9pm

Tag Art Gallery 83 Arcade Building, Nashville, TN

Bella Pilar’s illustrated Victorian Couture Magnetic Dress Up Dolls by Mudpuppy are now available in stores and to order online. The mix and match Victorian outfits come in a tin box that includes 3 sheets of magnets- including a doll, clothes, accessories and four different background scenes.

More information and pictures are available on the Mudpuppy website at www.galison.com