“When I think of Lucille Tenazas, the phrase ‘soft power’ comes to mind: not the political definition, but a graphic-design version, based on the persuasiveness of her ideas, the beauty of her work and the consistency of her intelligent voice. Tenazas, who radiates focus, engagement and calm, is a charismatic leader and design practitioner who has spent years in the classroom, nurturing an entire generation of designers.”
—Lorraine Wild, from the essay on Lucille Tenazas, 2013 AIGA Medalist
In this salon, Lucille will talk about the linguistic approaches that underpin her work in a consistent thread over the course of over four decades. Inspired by modernist approaches gleaned from Russian Constructivism and Dutch De Stijl, her work reflects a rigorous architectonic quality with an intuitive sense of form.
The Past is Always Present lecture series is part of The 10th Anniversary Symposium celebrating ten years of Letterform Archive.
This event will be recorded. Please register for the event and you will receive an email when the video is available.