Happy to be an ‘oddball illustrator’
MARK Bijak is exhibiting in the Ace Space bar until January 30. Mark is an illustrator and logo designer, although he often tells people that he just “colours in” for a living.
As an artist Mark is drawn to making things that make him smile. Through his bold and playful illustrations, he hopes to remind others of the simple joys in life.
His work is influenced by both wry observations on modern life and nostalgia for an 80s childhood.
The focus of his work is often everyday inanimate objects and typically incorporates elements of typography and humour (often hidden).
Drawn by hand with brush pens on paper, he edits, re-colours and refines the images digitally. A self-professed ‘class clown’, Mark has a passion for art, design, and creativity, which he hopes to share with the world… or at least Newbury.
A Newbury native, Mark moved to London to study design at Goldsmiths College, during which time he dreamed of becoming a ‘serious’ typographic designer. A career as a graphic designer followed, along with the realisation he wasn’t built to be a serious designer at all, but instead much better suited to oddball illustrations. After several years of producing work for other people, he started his own company in order to draw more
Working from his studio at The Base, Mark also creates logos and brand identities for all kinds of fun businesses, with a particular focus on the music industry
of the things that made him smile – like bicycle riding monsters or whales wearing top hats. His work regularly features on kids T-shirts for brands such as Boden, Joules and Crew Clothing.
Working from his studio at The
Base, Mark also creates logos and brand identities for all kinds of fun businesses, with a particular focus on the music industry.
His clients have included music artists, bands, DJs, small businesses, start-ups and non-profit organisations. His aim is to make logos as playful and fun as his illustrations with a view to helping businesses create a meaningful connection with their audience. Follow him on Instagram @ markbijak to see new work and get an insight into his working process. All prints shown are available to purchase via his website. Different sizes and other products are also available.
Website: markbijak.com
Instagram / FB: @markbijak