In his most recent work, London-based French illustrator Thibaud Herem depicts classic buildings in his hometown of Rennes, France with such vividness that he could be mistaken for their architect. In black and white, he precisely renders two landmarks -- the Saint-George swimming pool and the Villa Les Rhumbs. The clarity of the renderings does well to communicate the history and character of their muses.
The Saint-George public swimming pool was the first of its kind in France and the Villa Les Rhumb was the childhood home of celebrated French fashion designer Christian Dior. The features the artist focuses most intently on -- steeply curved arches, intricate metalwork, elegantly carved stone -- are exquisite examples of architecture and craftsmanship at its finest. Looking at these renderings, it is evident that the buildings they depict are themselves works of art.
What's Driving This Trend
- Architectural Illustration Renaissance
- Thibaud Herem's work in black and white provides a new way to tell a story of classic buildings.
- Historical Building Preservation
- Thibaud Herem's vivid illustrations motivates the preservation of the historic architecture.
- Traditional Illustration Techniques Resurgence
- Thibaud Herem's hand-drawn illustrations showcase the resurgence of traditional illustration techniques.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Design
- Thibaud Herem's illustrations opens new opportunities for creative expression in the field of architecture and design.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Thibaud Herem's illustrations can inspire tour itineraries and create a sense of destination and idea for the travel industry.
- Fine Arts and Illustration
- Thibaud Herem's illustrations rejuvenate the market and introduce new ideas for fine arts and illustration.
