Please look closely at these fascinating Minimalist Illustrations by Noma Bar – Negative Space
via CR Blog
Posted by Mark Sinclair, 2 September 2009, 13:07
Business in War: a symbol of warfare, with an element of business secreted within
To provoke a second glance, Noma Bar expertly uses negative space: his illustrations are formed of both a single image and a series of themed elements that give the final piece its shape. Click through for a selection of highlights from his new book…
The Big Squeeze: piece for an article on the oil gains to be made from Iraq
As a follow up to Guess Who?, which largely contained portraits (and was blogged about here), new book Negative Space looks at how Bar has tackled weightier subjects such as global warming, race relations and national identity. It features many examples of editorial work for The New York Times, The Economist and The Guardian.
Gun Crime illustration
The Truth in Jamestown: illustration for a piece revealing the mixed history of the US colony on its 400th anniversary
When Doves Cry: white doves meet a VW van; mourning the loss of the hippy dream
Bar has referred to his editorial work as a form of “pain relief” – a kind of buffer against the issues contained within a particular article – but his eking out of a discernable whole from a range of minimalist elements is certainly painstaking work in itself.
As Buzz Poole asserts in his introduction to this new collection, Bar’s art is attuned with that of the writer’s. It’s one of showing, not telling.
Beware The Wolves: an innocent Red Riding Hood is trapped by a wolf, for an article on older men with younger women
This is The End illustration
Fat Cat: for a piece on how CEOs invest their personal wealth
Negative Space by Noma Bar is published by Mark Batty Publisher (£16) and available to buy here. (All captions are edited versions from the book.)
these are fascinating works of art.
kudos for the illustrators.
Very impressing use of negative space. You are trully talented ;o)
Are there prints of these available for sale anywhere? Let me know. hm562@aol.com
I really don’t know if there are any T-shirts but they would be great! I would definitely buy them!
yeah, if there are any prints or t-shirts available on any of these designs, please let me know. jm_utsa@hotmail.com
I’m not sure if there are any prints available. Sorry.
Nice post. I really enjoyed seeing this illustrator for the first-time.
I’m glad I stopped by.
Thanks Chris. Those illustrations are really impactful aren’t they? I’m glad you stopped by too.
This kind of negative space use can be executed only by a truly natural artist.
well done
perfect
Love the use of negative space. The images may look simple but hide a complex meaning.
where can i find copies of these? love the United States of Tiger, all of them are great though. hilo2121@yahoo.com
I’m not really sure I know where to find copies of these pictures. Sorry.
Was I the only one who thought Goatse about ‘This is The End illustration’?
greet ert werk. Love too cee id.
Interesting. I thought “The End” was a tree until I read the caption.
I’d love to wear one any of these on a t-shirt if available. Let me know
jamessondag@gmail.com
is it noma or norma? i’m seeing both here…
Norma – update thanks to greyjay for seeing my mistake the name is Noma
Please let me know too if tees are available.
samyboy1 at gmail dot com.
Wow, these are amazing!
nice art, touching and kind of sad themes.. seeing a lion cry?, and the war tank… men. reminds me of Iraq
nice art beautiful and attractive thanks for sharing.
this is great nice work!!!
some are harder to catch, but isn’t it the point…
Keep em up!
great work!
Great collection of illustrations! Btw- the tiny, dark gray font is really hard for me to read against the black background. and the form boxes are practically invisible
Hi Kathy thanks for the comment and your feedback on the color scheme. I thought it was time for a change myself and I can also notice that it’s now easier to read.
i’ve always stated that minimal design is the best way to go
I just love it ! It is so good, i’ve made a link to your site, but you don’t accept pings it seems : http://www.webinapage.com/2009/09/beware-of-the-wolf/
Cool!
We have a song called “Negative Spaces.”
@liane : where can I hear it ?
Love these :o)
Me too! 🙂
Great post!. Amazing art.