The Evolution of Typography

A somewhat morid but beautifully original art project by Andreas Scheiger from Vienna, Austria. Over a series of 21 exhibitions Andreas has created a large collection of work based on the concept of ‘evolution’, showing type evolving as if it where a living species and in his later projects dissecting the type in a scientific matter.

While not for the faint hearted you must admire Andreas work ethic and commitment to the project.

Andreas Scheiger´s primary works celebrate the craft of etching, engraving and letter design with a nod to both science and the graphic design of the Victorian era. The work of his “Graphic Laboratory” is surreal and yet steeped in craftmanship, rendered with the same care Victorian scientists once lavished on their instruments and instrument boxes.

View Andreas full collection of work over at glandis.com