RESEARCH : Graphic Havoc - GH avisualagency

I came across Graphic Havoc through their book, GH avisualagency.

I found their work to be really appealing as it combines a number of styles that I find very visually appealing [mainly graffiti, typography, stenciling and mixed media].



The agency started as a collective of 5 graffiti artists, and like minded beings, Sadek Bazaraa, Randall J. Lane, Derek Lerner, David Merten & Peter Rentz.

Each of the members of the agency carried out various personal project [record labels, bands etc.] which where kept seperate from the design agency - but which also provided some clients too. The group seems to have been largely into the various skateboard/graffiti/music scenes in Atlanta in the early 90's. These are the influences which led them to there current positions. None of them have received specific Graphic Design tuition, meaning that they are self-taught.



By not under-going design training each of the GH members believes that they more interested in the works they undertake as the find them more engaging. They believe that a constant sense of self doubt is a good trait to have, it means that they never believe that they know it all.

Although there is no specific style associated with GH, there is a certain presence created by their works.

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