Eric Stynes makes work spanning the fields of art, graphic design, art direction, moving image and spatial design — with an emphasis on meaningful research.

Buff

Buff is a photo book showcasing the work of artists Stephen Burke and Fiachra Corcoran.

The artists document markings left from the process of graffiti removal, otherwise known as ‘Buffs’. These markings can be perceived as a form of abstract expressionism, which the artists have playfully photographed and altered over a two year period.

Throughout the process we noticed that certain areas of the city had dominant colors being used to create these buffs. These marks were isolated and organized by color to demarcate each area and chapter.

Blind embossing the project title on the cover was a subtle nod to the underpinning concept of the project — the removal of marks.