There are only a few bands that are defined not only through their music, but by their design too. One example of this exclusive gang are the american band Pixies and the graphic designer Vaughan Oliver.
His work, together with photographer Simon Larbalestier was instantly recognisable and stood out in the record racks. In fact Oliver's design practise became a style in its self – decorative typography, sometimes three dimensional, imagery that was surreal, macabre or just odd - take a look for yourself and discover men with hairy backs, eyeballs, breasts and heavenly monkeys.
Oliver is now tasked with doing it all over again, with the new Pixies boxset 'Minotaur' and it's huge. Literally. Vaughan is a lecturer now at the University College of the arts in Epsom and together with a team of selected students, are re-designing the entire Pixies back catalogue. Please take the time to see this film on its making - it's inspiring to see designers working like artists - hands on, getting dirty, using film, drawing - and not a mac in sight.
Minotaur is available from June 13th - more info from www.ainr.com.
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