Christophe is a pillar in the underground metal scene, designing hundreds and hundreds of band logos for groups all over the world including the likes of emperor, where. He is the father of great and legendary logos, such as emperor or enthroned to name just a few. Christophe szpajdel devon artists network ltd company. An example of distinctive logo is the logo of cocacola, which remained almost the same since the birth of the company in atlanta. Designs dark lord discusses the walker art center black. Already in his early years, fascinated by both nature and the dark side of this world, cs forged his vocation in art, despite the orientation of his studies, which were initially biology and forestry. A legend when it comes to logo design in the metal universe. When it comes to bands and albums how many of us stop to consider who is responsible for the artwork and logos, those unsung heroes we take for granted without a second thought, one of the most prolific being christophe szpajdel, the man behind well over. Logo specifically designed by christophe for this interview. One version of his logo for the band volumes is based on lighting fixtures at the art deco wells fargo building in downtown minneapolis. In his profile picture, he is dressed in a camo military coat, and hes holding up an ominous. Lord of the logos, christophe szpajdel logo design love. Lord of logos christophe szpajdel metal design, dark. That means it should be something that you will remember once for the rest of your life.
This is the logo i created for the portuguese solo project omitir. Christophe szpajdel artist lord of the logos interested in a logo. This eponymous book is a collection of hundreds of szpajdel s powerful logos, each of. Lord of the logos christophe szpajdel extreme metal. Honouring fellow heretic and lefthander, leonardo da vinci, and more. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. If youre interested in his service, get in touch with the contact form below.
Lord of the logos christophe szpajdel extreme metal logo artist. After designing his first logo for the finnish band disgrace in 1990, he has drawn over 10,000 logos, mainly within the black and death metal and ambient music scenes. If the name christophe szpajdel doesnt ring a bell you probably dont. Fans of underground black metal music call christophe szpajdel the lord of the logos. Logos, emblems, symbols, illustrations, hand lettering icons and calligraphy for bands, individuals and corporate clients. In the week since logo designer christophe szpajdel arrived for last. We here at the metal wanderlust cannot thank him enough. Vision eternel logo designed by christophe szpajdel in 2017. Win a signed copy of szpajdel s book lord of the logos this book is a collection of work by christophe szpajdel, an artist whose fans in the underground black metal community worship him as the lord of the logos. After his first logo design prepared for the finnish band disgrace in 1990, christophe szpajdel has drawn more than 7000 metal band logos. Like alcest got in trouble with bill gates for software piracy, so they forced him to make a song about blue screens of death, multimillion dollar marketing campaigns, and the sadness. The greatest practitioner of the black metal logo is belgiumborn artist christophe szpajdel, whose background in forestry directly informs his sinuous, organic designs.
This eponymous book is a collection of hundreds of szpajdel s powerful logos, each of which captures the force of this genre anew. Christophe szpajdel via skype, internationally renowned belgian logo artist. This eponymous book is a collection of hundreds of szpajdels powerful logos, each of. Christophe szpajdel is a logo artist, specialising in extreme metal bands. Christophe szpajdel is a belgian illustrator and calligraphist, principally known for designing band logos. Christophe szpajdel, the lord of logos metal band logos. The wings death metal merch by christophe szpajdel vogue. Januari 2010 gestalten publishers relased his book and they did a wonderful job juxtaposing szpajdel s photos and logos. As szpajdel s flickr page illustrates, he draws inspiration from landscapes, plants, and insects as well as art nouveau and art deco architecture. Christophe szpajdel lord of the logos home facebook.
Christophe szpajdel is a belgianborn international calligraphist and illustrator, principally known for designing band logos. Designing the metal underground christophe szpajdel on free shipping on qualifying offers. Melogaze genre logo designed by christophe szpajdel in 2017 addeddate 20190630 18. Christophe szpajdel metal logo design, metal band logos. Meet christophe szpajdel the exeter coop worker who. Archaic modernism, the art of christophe szpajdel christophe s work is extremely sought after, and it has now gained interest from clients outside the metal scene. Keynote christophe szpajdel image festival rotterdam. Christophe szpadjel has been designing wordmark logos for black metal bands for nearly 40 years.
Creative torbay directory christophe szpajdel logo. The work of christophe szpajdel, a legend in heavymetal, blends nature, art deco, and art nouveau. An example of distinctive logo is the logo of cocacola, which remained almost the. Some metal publications thought it was too close for comfort the logo, not the sweaters fit.
It never got used anywhere on any of their releases but it captured the essence of the lusitanian influence that brought my creativity to a higher level. Szpajdel began designing logos for metal bands in the 90s, and thousands of logos later, the artwork of christophe szpajdel stands out among the usual lightning strokes, skulls and flames. It includes hundreds of powerful logos, each of which captures the force of this musical genre anew. Meeting up with szpajdel as he worked on logos on a picnic table outside the walker entrance this fall, i. Szpajdels most prolific logos include ones designed for death metal band disgrace in 1990, black metal band emperor in early 1993, alternative rock band foo fighters in 2015, hip hop artist rihanna designed especially for her mtv video music awards appearance and following anti world tour and thrash metal band metallica, both in 2016. By far one of the most prolific but also the furthest reaching artist with now around 10,000 logos completed to date. He was born on september 29th 1970 in gembloux, namur, belgium, but grew up in louvainlaneuve, walloon brabant, belgium. Allow me to fill you in on some background, of my good friend the lord of the logos mr szpajdel pronounced shpiedul for those whove wandered. A collaboration piece featuring lettering by the lord of the logos himself, christophe szpajdel. Best known for designing the nowiconic emperor logo, as well as hordes of others in the black metal and death metal genres, he has also created logos for artists and writers. Undisputed master logo designer christophe szpajdel christophe. Foo fighters holiday sweaters with a logo similar to emperors. His parents are of polish origin but immigrated to belgium before he was born. Christophe szpajdel the lord of the logos the beast.
Like alcest got in trouble with bill gates for software piracy, so they. View christophe szpajdel s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Designing the metal underground gestalten, christophe szpajdel isbn. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. He originally bequeathed his famous emperor logo see top of page as a gift to the band while working on the fanzine, septicore. Christophe szpajdel retail assistant the cooperative. Christophe szpajdel was born in 1970 in gembloux, belgium and started drawing since the age of 3.
Mar 22, 2019 this pin was discovered by dane pitts. Meet christophe szpajdel the exeter coop worker who designed a death metal logo for rihanna belgiumborn christophe szpajdel s logo was projected onto a. It includes hundreds of powerful logos, each of which captures the force of. But well before his university days christophe had. Its hard to get ones head around the idea that christophe szpajdel has designed more than 7,000 band logos. If you are a metal head, you might already be familiar with this guy, but for those who arent allow me to introduce you to the mighty lord of the logos, christophe szpajdel. To share this page by email enter the details below and click share all my works are.
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