AVANT-GARDE

Using the most beautiful poetry to paint a moving movement
Gary Tu returns after 5 years with his third creative art album
-「AVANT-GARDE: The Art Vanguard」

「Garytu Fashion illustration collection  AVANT-GARDE」
Price : $2300 NTD
Special Price : $1999 NTD
Total of 125 pages, featuring over 60 carefully selected artworks.
*Limited to 1000 copies.

Special Price : $ 1880 NTD
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Titled「AVANT-GARDE」as the name for the third art album.

This book documents Gary Tu's creative journey and passion over the past four years, exploring watercolor techniques, expressing a fashion-forward artistic perspective, and delving into the challenges and decisions in the art industry entrepreneurship.

With an AVANT-GARDE attitude in the realm of art and various fields, he establishes his unique style. Drawing from the fusion of cultures between Taiwan and Paris, inspired by his experiences during travels abroad, he reflects on the exhibition「Taiwan, My Hometown; Paris, My Backyard」held before the pandemic in Taiwan.

「To break through the present situation, one must confront challenges from all angles. Even though art and fashion might face difficulties in Taiwan, we cannot merely conform to the market's direction. We must overcome everything with a pioneer's mindset.」

 

Book Content:

This book features a selection of past classic series, categorized under the two main themes of「IN BEAUTY」and「IN FASHION」. "IN BEAUTY" presents various depictions and roles of women, showcasing diverse expressions. On the other hand, "IN FASHION" authentically captures the interaction between models' body language, clothing, and physical dynamics, portraying the elegant facets that can be portrayed through the medium of watercolor. Using this medium's spontaneous vocabulary, it bridges the realms of fashion and art.

Maintaining a high standard, the book includes recent years' creative discussions, exhibition processes, and business operations, all captured using the world-class top-tier PHASE ONE IQ180 digital back, scanned using the German Cruse high-end platform scanner for digital archiving, with professional color consultants adhering to international standard color separation. Top-notch printing faithfully reproduces the delicate brushstrokes of watercolors, ensuring no distortion and retaining the original essence.

This design differs from the previous use of the Didot font, providing a completely different reading experience compared to the previous volume. Classic and timeless, exuding a strong「AVANT-GARDE」spirit, this design places the awareness of the artworks and the creator's inner self above the pieces. You're welcome to delve into Gary Tu's creative journey.

The precise proportions of the typeface illustrations and the elegant layout exude a generous charm. In terms of craftsmanship, textured art paper is used for full-page printing and bound in a hardcover format, while the textual parts are finished with embossed white. The creator's signature design is placed at the bottom right of the cover, emanating an effortlessly sophisticated vibe.

-About the Author

Gary Tu, a Taiwanese fashion illustrator, was born in Taiwan in 1990. Proficient in watercolor painting, he centers his creative themes around「women」and「fashion」.Within his artworks, the depictions of women radiate diverse allure and charm, showcasing a recognizable style that harmoniously blends Western fashion trends with Eastern ink elements. His reputation resonates strongly and he's held in high regard by fashion magazines. He has received numerous collaboration invitations from internationally renowned brands and has exhibited in recent years in the artistic capital, Paris, France.

Fashion illustrator Gary Tu continually challenges himself, setting new milestones in his artistic journey. Following the release of his works in 2014 and 2019, and navigating challenges posed by the pandemic and various difficulties, he approaches 2023 with an even more refined painting perspective and enriched life experiences. From this, he hones an exceptional and emotionally resonant brushstroke, selecting nearly 70 classic pieces. This marks his third publication as a fashion illustrator in his career, showcasing the culmination of Gary Tu's journey in the realm of fashion illustration.

Publisher Representative: Gary Tu 
Author: Gary Tu 
Illustrator: Gary Tu 
Text Editor: Anny Ting 
Visual Design: Christine Hu 
Proofreading Editor: MT Liu （Jialing Liu）
Text Translator: Jack Chen （Changting Chen）
Showroom Photography: Hsiao Hsiung Liang Yen co,. LTD
Artwork Scanning: Xuancheng Technology 
Artwork Photography: Guangzhi Liu
Visual Director: Sentian Dazi
Printing: The Print Institute
Publisher: Toner Gallery.Co Limited
( GaryTu Fashion Illustration Co., Ltd.）