Alun Davis....

So this week I have met Alun Davis, who just so happens to share the studio with Piers. Alun Davis is a Art Director and a pretty amazing one if that, he's worked with some of the worlds biggest publications including international Vogue, Nylon and Another magazine. He's also worked on many commercial projects with some huge names and brands including ASOS, AQUA and Adidas along with many artists including Peaches and Lady Gaga. You can check out all of his work at:
www.alun-davies.com.
What I admire most about Alun is his craftsmanship and his approach towards the small details within his art direction, as Ive seen pieces which will be featuring in his up and coming installation at Dalston Superstore, its going to be pretty amazing, I can't say too much as it hasn't gone to press yet! But watch this space.
When I think of Alun I think of strong defined triangular shapes for some unbeknown reason. Throughout his work he uses a lot of helmets which he has customised with pieces of metal, nails, broken mirrors, crystals and spikes to name a few things. The helmets are works of art themselves, when you see one, you instantly want to try it on and prance around to "Born this way"! OOHH and he's did some of the costumes for the backing dancers on Lady Gaga's recent Monster Ball Tour.
Here is a selection of images which Ive pulled from his website which I find pretty inspiring.....