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In Andrew Hudson’s hands, ordinary lines of text burst with life. Everyday slogans are splashed with personality. Letters of the alphabet become the canvas, swashing with bucket loads of colour.
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The London-based graphic artist is the latest Different Folk signing. He draws inspiration from his surroundings: be it signage, lyrics or fragments of overheard conversations, turned into art that dazzles the retinas; inspirational messaging that may be the only pep talk you need to get through the back half of 2022.
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Expect to see his work lighting up dilapidated walls; daubed on craft beer cans; and emblazoned across billboards, illuminating overcast skies.
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