Questions & Answers
Name:
Stuart Tolley - Transmission
Occupation:
Founder of Transmission an art direction and graphic design studio. I am also curator of the Life In 2050 exhibition, currently running at the Proud Central Gallery.
Links/address:
What are your influences?
Music is always an influence. Always has been, always will be. I tend to change styles after exploring them for a number of years. It’s the same with graphic design. I like to experiment with styles and not get stuck or typecast. That is what keeps me inspired.
Current projects:
I am currently the curator of the Life In 2050 exhibition, which runs until the 4th May. That has been a massive and very exciting project. I am also art directing an independent film magazine, designing several book covers for a number of different clients and working on a coffee table book the charity CARE international. I will also be submitting some screen-printed art work to the A-B exhibition taking place at the Boxbird gallery in early May.
Discography?
Currently, it’s all about Flying Lotus and Fuck Buttons. They are both amazing and very different. Nick Cave is always good.
Interests?
The usual independent cultural references, such as music, film, design and photography. I also have an old VW campervan, so travel and generally being by the sea are an inspiration.
Latest book read?
The last one was Nick Caves ‘The Death of Bunny Monroe’
Latest album brought/downloaded?
I always buy albums. I like to collect the artwork; again it goes back to my long interest in the independent music industry. People work hard for very little money when designing for the music industry and I like to keep the originals. The last was the Gonjasufi album.
Word of the day?
Chicken. Especially at lunch-time.
Future aspirations?
To develop Transmission and to eventually work anywhere in the world. On a beach, would be good.
Advice for beginners?
Work hard and create a foundation from which to grow. Don’t get stuck in a job you hate and take risks.
Questions & Answers
Name:
Stuart Tolley - Transmission
Occupation:
Founder of Transmission an art direction and graphic design studio. I am also curator of the Life In 2050 exhibition, currently running at the Proud Central Gallery.
Links/address:
What are your influences?
Music is always an influence. Always has been, always will be. I tend to change styles after exploring them for a number of years. It’s the same with graphic design. I like to experiment with styles and not get stuck or typecast. That is what keeps me inspired.
Current projects:
I am currently the curator of the Life In 2050 exhibition, which runs until the 4th May. That has been a massive and very exciting project. I am also art directing an independent film magazine, designing several book covers for a number of different clients and working on a coffee table book the charity CARE international. I will also be submitting some screen-printed art work to the A-B exhibition taking place at the Boxbird gallery in early May.
Discography?
Currently, it’s all about Flying Lotus and Fuck Buttons. They are both amazing and very different. Nick Cave is always good.
Interests?
The usual independent cultural references, such as music, film, design and photography. I also have an old VW campervan, so travel and generally being by the sea are an inspiration.
Latest book read?
The last one was Nick Caves ‘The Death of Bunny Monroe’
Latest album brought/downloaded?
I always buy albums. I like to collect the artwork; again it goes back to my long interest in the independent music industry. People work hard for very little money when designing for the music industry and I like to keep the originals. The last was the Gonjasufi album.
Word of the day?
Chicken. Especially at lunch-time.
Future aspirations?
To develop Transmission and to eventually work anywhere in the world. On a beach, would be good.
Advice for beginners?
Work hard and create a foundation from which to grow. Don’t get stuck in a job you hate and take risks.