Christophe szpajdel was born in 1970 in gembloux, belgium and started drawing since the age of 3. Christophe szpajdel artist lord of the logos interested in a logo. Meet christophe szpajdel the exeter coop worker who designed a death metal logo for rihanna belgiumborn christophe szpajdel s logo was projected onto a. An example of distinctive logo is the logo of cocacola, which remained almost the same since the birth of the company in atlanta. Christophe szpajdel via skype, internationally renowned belgian logo artist. Vision eternel logo designed by christophe szpajdel in 2017. Designing the metal underground christophe szpajdel on free shipping on qualifying offers. He was born on september 29th 1970 in gembloux, namur, belgium, but grew up in louvainlaneuve, walloon brabant, belgium. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Keynote christophe szpajdel image festival rotterdam. Christophe szpajdel is a graphic designer from belgium son of polish imigrants who currently resides in england.
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. He is the father of great and legendary logos, such as emperor or enthroned to name just a few. Undisputed master logo designer christophe szpajdel christophe. The wings death metal merch by christophe szpajdel vogue. Logo specifically designed by christophe for this interview. His parents are of polish origin but immigrated to belgium before he was born. 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. Christophe szpajdel lord of the logos home facebook. Designing the metal underground gestalten, christophe szpajdel isbn. After his first logo design prepared for the finnish band disgrace in 1990, christophe szpajdel has drawn more than 7000 metal band logos.
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. Fans of underground black metal music call christophe szpajdel the lord of the logos. That means it should be something that you will remember once for the rest of your life. If youre interested in his service, get in touch with the contact form below. 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. Lord of logos christophe szpajdel metal design, dark. In his profile picture, he is dressed in a camo military coat, and hes holding up an ominous. Its hard to get ones head around the idea that christophe szpajdel has designed more than 7,000 band logos. It includes hundreds of powerful logos, each of which captures the force of this musical genre anew. Januari 2010 gestalten publishers relased his book and they did a wonderful job juxtaposing szpajdel s photos and logos. He originally bequeathed his famous emperor logo see top of page as a gift to the band while working on the fanzine, septicore. 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.
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. Lord of the logos christophe szpajdel extreme metal. A collaboration piece featuring lettering by the lord of the logos himself, christophe szpajdel. We here at the metal wanderlust cannot thank him enough.
Christophe szpajdel is a belgian illustrator and calligraphist, principally known for designing band logos. Christophe szpajdel is a logo artist, specialising in extreme metal bands. To share this page by email enter the details below and click share all my works are. 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. Christophe szpajdel metal logo design, metal band logos. Foo fighters holiday sweaters with a logo similar to emperors. Some metal publications thought it was too close for comfort the logo, not the sweaters fit.
Honouring fellow heretic and lefthander, leonardo da vinci, and more. One version of his logo for the band volumes is based on lighting fixtures at the art deco wells fargo building in downtown minneapolis. But well before his university days christophe had. Lord of the logos, christophe szpajdel signalnoise. A legend when it comes to logo design in the metal universe. The greatest practitioner of the black metal logo is belgiumborn artist christophe szpajdel, whose background in forestry directly informs his sinuous, organic designs. As szpajdel s flickr page illustrates, he draws inspiration from landscapes, plants, and insects as well as art nouveau and art deco architecture. Designs dark lord discusses the walker art center black. Melogaze genre logo designed by christophe szpajdel in 2017 addeddate 20190630 18. Meet christophe szpajdel the exeter coop worker who. Creative torbay directory christophe szpajdel logo. 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 logo should be powerful, memorable, readable, distinct. In the week since logo designer christophe szpajdel arrived for last.
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. The logos above are taken from the lord of the logos book christophe szpajdel. View christophe szpajdel s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Mar 22, 2019 this pin was discovered by dane pitts. Meeting up with szpajdel as he worked on logos on a picnic table outside the walker entrance this fall, i. Lord of the logos christophe szpajdel extreme metal logo artist. 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.
Christophe szpajdel is a belgianborn international calligraphist and illustrator, principally known for designing band logos. Logos, emblems, symbols, illustrations, hand lettering icons and calligraphy for bands, individuals and corporate clients. 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. Like alcest got in trouble with bill gates for software piracy, so they. 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. By far one of the most prolific but also the furthest reaching artist with now around 10,000 logos completed to date. Christophe szpadjel has been designing wordmark logos for black metal bands for nearly 40 years. 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.
Christophe szpajdel retail assistant the cooperative. Lord of the logos, christophe szpajdel logo design love. Christophe szpajdel the lord of the logos the beast. This is the logo i created for the portuguese solo project omitir. This eponymous book is a collection of hundreds of szpajdel s powerful logos, each of which captures the force of this genre anew. An example of distinctive logo is the logo of cocacola, which remained almost the.
It includes hundreds of powerful logos, each of which captures the force of. The work of christophe szpajdel, a legend in heavymetal, blends nature, art deco, and art nouveau. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. This eponymous book is a collection of hundreds of szpajdels powerful logos, each of.
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