Commissioned by Nike, 30th Anniversary Air Max 1 OG.
The Air Max 1 OG visual is a limited edition artwork designed by Manila born / Dubai based artist Rollan Rodriguez a.k.a Dogboy, Creative Director at Ape. It is a representation of his work retrospective of his style that has been collected throughout the years manifested on an Air Max 1 OG key visual.
Since most of his work are mostly done in an organic collage form, he transforms objects into iconography and symbolism thus becoming point of subjects of the art piece.
The event was launched at Concepts store, City Walk, Dubai. 03.11.17
Photography: Naim Chidiac
CATEGORY: ILLUSTRATION
Series of key visual development for the Abu Dhabi Rally Cross (WRX) campaign that encapsulates the excitement and elements that revolve around the event. To do that, we recommended a visual approach that shows both straight forward car racing and the other exciting elements that add to the event. Commissioned by Yas Marina Abu Dhabi.
Commissioned by Majid Al Futtaim Fashion for their new hip brand THAT Concept Store.
An interactive digital mural hoarding to announce their launch in Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. The style idea of the illustration comes from the idea that it this mural will be used as a projection base, using Augmented Reality tech called Lightform, wherein animation will be passing thru all the white spots of the artwork. Resulting in a full interactive experience.
Art Direction/Illustration: Rollan Rodriguez
Illustration: Oliver Santiago
CATEGORY: ILLUSTRATION
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Trying to find meaning in the time of lockdown.
Bread and Butter. A framed art collage series commissioned by Sound Restaurant and Cafe, Dubai. “Bread and Butter.” a series of collaged artworks, Art directed by Rollan Rodriguez and Illustrated by Oliver Santiago to compliment Sound’s natural concrete minimalist restaurant aesthetic. Bread and Butter is a remix of various analogue and digital technique, printed digitally on high resolution stock on limited quantities.
The exhibit supports the idea that restaurant welcomes up and coming artists to its venue by giving space to exhibit their works.
Art Direction: Ape Creative
Illustration: Oliver Santiago
CATEGORY: ILLUSTRATION
Commissioned by The Partnership Group, Dubai for Al Ain Water. Colours of The World: A Celebration of Diversity.
We were asked to develop seven separate illustrations depicting the cultural richness of the seven continents: Middle East, Europe, Asia, South America, North America and Australia.
It celebrates the beauty of the UAE lies in the diversity of it’s people and this diversity.
Commissioned by Capsule Arts, The Rove Downtown project is one of the more exhilarating and challenging tasks we've had the opportunity to work on.
The design approach was to have the mind of a street artist and the skill of a graphic designer. As a result, the product is both eclectic and relevant to its local flavouring.
Immense research went into the core of this project's creative process, immersing designers into creating products that are culturally sensitive to its execution.
This project is subdivided into smaller tasks: traditional stenciling, digital art, and packaging design.
KONTRACOVID
Kontracovid (anti-Covid19) series of Corona Virus inspired explorations that hope to shed light realization and inspiration in difficult times.
CATEGORY: IlLLUSTRATION
A self-initiated project continuing the hand-painting discipline from our previous exhibit, Byahe. "Everything Will Be Ok" is juxtaposition of type, a playful rendition of saying OK in visual form. When hardtimes are looming, this piece is a guiding mantra.
Prints will be available soon.
In the spirit of randomness, each designer were given a task to pick a subject on their own. The only brief there is: PLAY. A week before the submission, here are the outcome.
A series of artwork commissioned for Healthpoint Hospital ENT clinic. The brief was to move away from conventional medical illustration but gravitating into a more stylish approach but still keeping intact its scientific aspect.
Tiger launched its Added Distinction promotion and has produced 4 limited T-shirts which not only reflect the premium beer’s taste distinction, but also the qualities it shares with target audience. the designs demonstrate the ability to be BOLD, INDEPENDENT, BRAVE AND POWERFUL. Customers who purchased a Tiger pint/bottle will receive a collection card and stand the chance to win the grand prize of a trip to Singapore. Commissioned by Ogilvy and Mather, Dubai.
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A play with texture and pattern slapped on the iconic Darth Vader helmet. It looks like a fashion designer / star wars mood board.
Limited posters produced for the Middle East Film and Comic Convention in Dubai, 2014.
Poster designed for Narcy's Rise, a part of his new LP World War Free Npw. The idea of the visual is to communicate it's mini film/music video on one single framed poster.
Commissioned by TBWA for TwoFou54.
An illustration piece for Robotandspark’s limited edition, collectible art figure – the ESC-produced Robot VC3′s! It’s an honor to participate and got the chance to design a postcard illustration for Vespula (the yellow robot, last image). Robert Gibbs, the creator of the VC3′shas invited artists to interpret VC3 in his own unique way.
What if Superman suddenly landed in the Middle East? What would he do? With a hubbly bubbly at hand, we can call him Superhabibi. Even superheroes chillax.
A poster for the Middle East Film and Comic Convention in Dubai, UAE. 2014
Photography: Mark Ganzon (markganzon.com)
Model: Mona Shani
A character based poster for retail in Middle East Film and Comic Convention in Dubai, UAE. 2015.
A character based poster for retail in Middle East Film and Comic Convention in Dubai, UAE. 2015.
“Sneaker Habit” A1, mixed media, digital print on paper. A SoleDXB entry for the print exhibit. Inspired while watching History Channel’s series The Seven Deadly Sin.