OUR TAKE
We stumbled upon samples of Nik Ewing’s work while browsing Longstay’s promo website That House Is Not A Home. Series of images, messages, and hidden links lead one through a maze that is seemingly simple, yet cryptic as the viewer goes forward. In the same fashion, Ewing works with an eclectic range of words and images – merging them into new contexts. To some viewers, the placement of words on nondescript backdrops may seem out of place, and even confusing. However, by borrowing old adages and foreign words (eg. Filbbertigibbet is Middle English), Nik directs our attention to typography, and how the design of words relates to its surroundings.

One of Nik Ewing’s pieces was also an ‘Of The Day’ pick on Feb 3, 2011.

BIO
After not getting into Rhode Island School of Design (due to not applying at all) Nik opted for the equally prestigious art institute of Cal State San Marcos (of which he is finally graduating from 6 years later). His gallery sales in La Jolla last year equaled $0 because none of them contacted him. He instead spends his artistic free time designing pictures on a computer amongst roaming Encinitas dogs, canned beers and desperation for a working vehicle. The balance of those factors and that he finds time to work with kids, play in multiple bands and freelance art and design should make you intrigued to check out his subtly vintage design edge and eye for minimalistic detail. If it doesn’t, please keep it to yourself.

WEBSITE
www.nikewing.com