A small sampling from An Artful Life, a book celebrating the career of Barbara Nessim for her retrospective at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Here, I was mindful that this was Barbara's story, not mine. The written story, the visual story, and the design incorporating both had to work together, with Barbara's art most prominent.  

Her work received both commercial and art world acclaim, so it made sense for the book spreads to have an art meets fashion (with a-touch-of-business-magazine) editorial feel.

One final qualification. The overall visual tone had to respect, and reflect, the serious analysis, and intellectual standing of the contributing writers, including: Roger Black, Milton Glaser, Steven Heller, Gloria Steinem.

A sophisticated British secret agent. Glamorous women. Sports cars. Exotic and luxurious locations. And around every corner, things deadly. That’s the story, condense, as book covers. Instant visual excitement designed to put you on edge.

Chartres is known for its architectural splendor, highlighted inside by spectacular, complex, stained glass windows.  The church, as an institution, is conversely known for its piety.  The design geometrics and black landscape acknowledge, and even enhance, both characteristics.

Deliberate, powerful, built to last, with an average annual growth story of 20.3% over 44 years.

Deliberate, powerful, built to last, with an average annual growth story of 20.3% over 44 years.