At some point in their career, almost every artist dreams about their work being published. There is something magical about holding a physical collection of your work.
This dream recently materialised into reality for Noeko, a talented lettering and tattoo artist whose creative journey has culminated in a remarkable compilation of her artwork.
We asked Noeko to tell us more about this dream project and how it came together.
In May of 2023, I took the entire month off my full-time job as a tattoo artist to focus on compiling a collection of my works into a book. I have a few years of graphic design experience, which allowed me to lay out the entire book in a way that felt authentic to the art and myself. I partnered with a publisher in the UK (Heavy Music Artwork) who gave me complete creative control over how my book showcased my work.
The most time-consuming but rewarding part of this experience was going through my work over the last couple of years and choosing the pieces that meant the most to me to be included in the book. I thought about the pieces that had either been my escape from hard times or a celebration of the good times, knowing that whoever was looking at this book would be uniquely sharing those experiences with me.
I chose to title my book Fire & Discord after reflecting on what my art means to me and why I choose to create the art that I do. My art reflects on myself, how I see and interact with the world and those around me, and the human condition as a whole. I wanted to emphasize the roughness and struggle we feel as humans and our ability to forge on regardless of relentlessly, and sometimes despite, those struggles.
—Noeko, March 2024
While creating this book presented its challenges, Noeko believes all lettering artists should undertake a similar endeavour at least once in their careers. She emphasises the importance of preserving all aspects of your work—from initial sketches to finished works—recognising that every piece contributes to the narrative of your artistic journey.
For Noeko, the completion of “Fire & Discord” marks a personal triumph and an opportunity to share her artistic vision with a wider audience. She welcomes inquiries from fellow artists and is eager to offer insights and guidance from her experience.
All book preorders will include 4 x A5 art prints.
If you love dark lettering or want to learn more about Noeko, you can connect with her on Instagram or email [email protected].
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