Rough Version x Daniel David Freeman
Rough Version x Daniel David Freeman
Today marks the launch of the first in a series of Rough Version artist T shirts produced by keep hush
The first collaboration is with artist-illustrator Daniel David Freeman. Based in London, Freeman studied graphic design at Camberwell and completed a fine art MA at Chelsea. He is best known for his graphic work for record labels, publications like Frank Ocean’s Boys Don’t Cry, A Magazine Curated By and VICE, cultural institutions, NTS radio and musicians. His subversive, illustrative artwork and textile pieces have been included in exhibitions at the ICA and Somerset House. @ddf.psd danieldavidfreeman.com
All profits from this first collaboration are going to charity, Give A Book, who work with prisons, schools and disadvantaged children giveabook.org.uk
£25 available from HERE
Q&A with Daniel David Freeman
How would you describe your work?
I stretch the idea of collage by using fashion and illustration to make obscure imagery seem familiar.
Name five of your current influences.
Psychic TV, Laraaji, Wim Wenders, Joseph Beuys and Pez (the designer).
What do you like about working with textiles and clothing as part of your practise?
I like giving incidental imagery life so screen printing and embroidery are great ways of giving it permanence. Similarly, what better way to give an artwork life than to make it part of someone's day to day wardrobe?
What was the idea behind your Rough Version T?
I wanted to create a succinct expression of the transfer of knowledge, albeit in a fun way, so I drew an owl reading a book!
What else are you working on now?
I'm just about to start working on an exciting digital artwork commission and beginning to do some lecturing, which I'm super happy about.
