Traditional Sign-writing Workshop, AGDA Tasmania

Written By BOHIE

Bohie Palecek of Red Hat Design Co. was flown down to Hobart by the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA, Tasmania) to give a keynote talk about her career to date and teach a two day workshop in Traditional Sign Writing.

This workshop focused on learning the basics of Traditional Sign Painting with Oneshot Enamel sign writing paint. We practiced painting with traditional resting sticks (or “Mahl Sticks”), which, along with their own Mack’s lettering brush, went home with each participant.

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BOHIE

Based in Braidwood, NSW, BOHIE creates art, illustration, public space murals, and creative workshopping experiences that explore wonder and connection to each other and to the natural world.

She works alongside educational institutions, government agencies, community focus groups and stewards of the natural world to design change-making campaigns for each creative project. Bohie utilises a research-based methodology to find inspiration for her artworks, resulting in 2D images which are laden with deeper stories and symbolic meaning.

This narrative driven conceptual development injects her unique authenticity and grass-roots integrity into the public arena, which she sees as a conscious challenge to public advertising. In a time of rapid change, extreme instability and a globally recognised feeling of imminent threat, Bohie’s art provides messages of hope and empowerment for a changed future.

https://www.bohie.com.au
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