Exhibition!

David SargentActivism, Augmented Reality, Body Image, DVA, Exhibitions, Lettering

This snuck up so quickly, but I’m (hopefully) nearing the end of my Doctor of Visual Arts candidature. Excited to pull it all together and fill a room with graphic prints and augmented reality objects. All of the printed banners look great, my only concern is the technology failing me. It’s all tested okay, but you just don’t know when … Read More

Typism Canberra

David SargentAugmented Reality, Body Image, Conferences, DVA, Lettering

Super excited about the upcoming Typism conference happening in November, especially because I’ll be one of the speakers this year along with Ryan Bowles, Kiel Tillman, Zane Ruyssenaers, Libbi Reed, Aurelie Maron, Wayne Thompson and Matt Vergotis! Usually Typism occurs on the Gold Coast, but this is a ‘special edition’ conference as part of the DESIGN Canberra Festival. I’ll be … Read More

36 Days of Type

David SargentLettering

Lasercut #J by @davidsargent_ A post shared by 36daysoftype (@36daysoftype) on Apr 12, 2018 at 7:24am PDT After three years of trying — finally had one of my letters featured by 36 Days of Type! Funnily enough, this letterform happened very quickly and turned out great! If you are interested, there is a process video of the laser cutter at … Read More

Lost & Found mural for Brisbane City Council

David SargentLettering, Murals

Now that it’s all done and dusted, here are a couple of photos my mural Lost & Found, painted for the Brisbane City Council Brisbane Canvas program. In a few short years, this program has funded some fantastic art around town. There are seven other walls being painted this year as part of the same program, including work by Sophia … Read More

#SubvertTheCity co-ordinates ad takeovers across the globe

David SargentActivism, Augmented Reality, Body Image, DVA, Lettering

I’ve been keenly watching the Subvertisers International for a little while now. They’ve been connecting different activist groups and individuals together in an attempt to push back against advertising which is ‘invading our public spaces and co-opting our media in an effort to promote the endless consumption of goods, services and brands’. 25 March 2018 was deemed #SubvertTheCity day, with co-ordinated activities … Read More