Bricolage

Graphic Designer | Artist | Traveller Bri·co·lage (n.) a construction made of whatever materials are at hand

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Anyone still listening?

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Swedish based-designer Sedki Alimam has proven that IKEA man is as versatile as the furniture he helps you to assemble.

IKEA Man IKEA Man is a character design template that was inspired from Ikea’s Instructions, a symbol that has appeared around me since I moved to Sweden. In this project I’ve represented some of my favourite cartoon characters through the limits of symbol, preserving its feel and spirit.

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Feeling hopeful. 

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After binge-watching my favorites: Charlie Lewis and @furrylittlepeach on YouTube, it has inspired me to make little fun pieces. 

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I know its’s been a while. But I have been making things! 

Im also getting ready to go to Shillington in London. Im so excited to have made it so far. Its been quite the journey!

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Got my spilts, fam! Just took two years, pain and grit. My back leg still needs work but I am ok with that.

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It has been quite some time since I sketched. I’m always afraid to make something ugly. As if I’m waiting for proof that I’m not good enough. I may be rusty, but everything takes time and hard work. Maybe I should be so scared. This is by no means good to me, but I’m proud that I sat down and had fun and just followed lines and put down shadows. I’m learning more about proportions and values. This was a good place to start.

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Short break at work. I am doing a little logo design course with my first grade class. I’m transferring their designs to the computer. I haven’t used paint in years or a PC. It’s always fun when there’s no pressure or expectations.

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Finally having a whole day to design, draw and sketch. This is my perfect day.

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Creating art can be vulnerable and it can also be therapeutic. I just need to keep pushing myself.

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I don’t know what we did to deserve Mr. Rogers but I’m so glad we had him. 

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A street corner in Norwood, the Bronx.

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Exactly where I grew up. That library in the back, Nicky’s pizza in the back (you can’t see it here). Wow. Good memories.

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About

Finally here! 

What’s YOUR story?

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I have been hard on myself the past week for not creating. I took sometime to listen to what was bothering me. In that moment, I let go. I realized my fear and I thought about how to help myself through it instead of beating myself up over it.

I’m learning a lot about myself.

I created these two iPhone 6/6s wallpapers in the process. One for myself and one for my best friend ;) Its important to be inspired and focused every time you look at your phone.

Please enjoy :)

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My happy place and the place I get sick of often. It’s complicated.

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When you’re at a standstill, sometimes you need to arrange a fresh start.

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Just took two years, and three pointe shoes. Once a goal is achieved the others start rolling in as well.

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Travel, keep the routine sacred, continue. Once I get home I need to allow myself the time to recover. I have to remember that.