M/M (Paris): Just Like An Ant Walking On the Edge of the Visible.

Michael Amzlag and Mathias Augustyniak make up the dynamic duo of graphic arts studio M/M (Paris).  Having formed their partnership in the 90′s during art school, the pair have created a unique style that has birthed an entire genre of poster art.  In addition their client list includes fashion houses (above images are Balenciaga posters) who they have long standing relationships with as well as now taking over the art and creative direction of the English men’s fashion rag, Arena Homme + (below).

M/M (Paris): Just Like an Ant Walking On the Edge of the Visible, the Drawing Center 35 Wooster Street, NYC, Nov. 21, 2008-Feb 5, 2009, will feature a newly commissioned project consisting of 41 wood-and-metal stools painted with silk-screened graphics. Designed specifically for the Drawing Room, the installation will use one of M/M (Paris)’s signature letterform alphabets to compose the exhibition’s titular phrase. As part of the exhibition, invited artists will utilize the installation to host a series of drawing courses.

Image of stools by Lisa Quinones, courtesy Haunch of Venison, London & New York (as are the below drawings).

Rooted in an expanded conception of visual communication, M/M’s multi-disciplinary approach extends to artistic collaborations, product design, and commercial projects. A trademark of M/M’s design throughout the last decade has been the use of freehand drawing, collage, and traditional printmaking methods. M/M recurrently mixes photography, scanned imagery, and the drawn mark to create a distinctive visual language that grows and develops with each project.

M/M (Paris) is currently on world tour.  Visit their site for dates, times and places.  Related articles:  M/M (Paris): Tasty French Graphics. Bon appétit! PingMag.com.