Creatives better get on the design wagon as iconic Italian sportswear brand ellesse is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the design competition ‘Create Tennis Art’. Illustrator and typographer Si Scott will be one of the jury members. The iconic Italian sportswear brand is now unveiling two new collaborations, with textile print designer Kate Gibb and Greek animation artist Babis Alexiadis. Kate is an internationally renowned silkscreen artist having worked for the likes of Dries Van Noten, Stussy, Adidas, Virgin Records and EMI Recordings. Babis’ work focuses on short animations and video art productions; it is recognised for being predominantly hand-drawn with a limited digital input. Babis has created pieces for the BBC, the Midlands Arts Centre and Friction Arts and won the first prize in the ‘Your Point of View’ competition run by fashion brand BSB.
The deadline to enter the competition is the May 10th. Applicants have to create a piece of art or design to commemorate the ellesse 50th anniversary inspired by the brand’s Italian heritage and sporting roots in tennis. The winner will walk away with €4,500 and will be sent to the ellesse 50th anniversary event this summer in Rome where the work will be on display. The categories for the competition range from fashion and textiles, to fine art, sculpture, street art, graphics and digital.
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www.ellesse.com/50thAnniversary/
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