Graphic designer and engineer Tolga Girgin turns calligraphy typography into a work of three-dimensional art in this series of striking word illustrations. Girgin plays around with turning each of the letters three-dimensional so that the calligraphy literally looks like it's coming to life on the page.
While calligraphy is typically reserved for special occasions and signs, Girgin explores this classic typography art form in this illustration series. The images capture Tolga's technicolor calligraphy letters that have been printed using an authentic calligraphy ink pen. Tolga goes in afterwards with a mechanical pencil and adds detailed shading underneath every letter curve. The effect is quite striking as the shading makes it look like these calligraphy words are leaping off of the page at the viewer as the letters come to life.
3D Calligraphy Illustrations
Tolga Girgin's Calligraphy Typography Literally Pops Off the Page
Trend Themes
1. Three-dimensional Calligraphy - The trend of incorporating three-dimensional elements into calligraphy art offers innovative opportunities for visual storytelling.
2. Interactive Typography - The use of calligraphy and design techniques to create interactive and immersive typography experiences opens up possibilities for engaging digital content.
3. Mixed Media Art - The fusion of calligraphy with other artistic mediums, such as pencil shading, creates captivating and multidimensional artwork that challenges traditional boundaries.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - The graphic design industry can leverage three-dimensional calligraphy trends to create eye-catching visuals for branding and advertising campaigns.
2. Digital Marketing - The rise of interactive typography allows the digital marketing industry to explore novel ways of capturing and retaining audience attention through immersive content.
3. Art Education - The exploration of mixed media art in calligraphy provides opportunities for art educators to expand their curriculum and teach students new techniques for expressive artistic creations.