Owen Gildersleeve is a multi-award-winning artist known for his expertise in handcrafted illustration, captivating set design, and visionary art direction.

With a distinctive style refined over 15 years, Owen Gildersleeve brings graphic designs to life through meticulous hand-cut layers and a dynamic play of light and shadow. His expertise spans from intricate paper illustrations and animations to expansive sets, window displays, and installations. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with esteemed international clients such as BAFTA, MetaLUSH Cosmetics, Penguin Random House and NASA, among others.

In 2014, Owen unveiled his debut publication, 'Paper Cut', an ode to the artistry of 25 renowned paper craft artists worldwide. Through an immersive collection of in-depth interviews conducted over a year, the book showcases their exceptional creative practices while reflecting Owen's passion for the craft.

While his commercial work flourishes, Owen also dedicates time to exploring personal themes and experimental projects. This creative exploration is showcased in his new online shop, featuring a collection of unique and original handcrafted paper cut artworks.

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Owen Gildersleeve's graphic style explores layers, light and shadow in a unique and playful way.

– Vanity Fair

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In a world dominated largely by digital design, Owen's joyous papercraft creations hark back to an age of hand-crafted labours of love.

– Creative Bloq

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Owen's hand-crafted creations are meticulous, communicative and uplifting.

– It's Nice That

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Contact

Owen Gildersleeve
7 Orange Row, Brighton

BN1  1UQ, UK

hello@owengildersleeve.com
+44 (0)7932 331 841
@owengildersleeve


UK Agents – Grand Matter
hello@grandmatter.com

US Agents – Levine/Leavitt
agents@llreps.com

Studio Manager
rosie@owengildersleeve.com

Awards

Art Director's Club Award Shortlist
For 'Open Up'
2023, The One Club for Creativity


World Illustration Awards Longlist
For 'Open Up'
2023, The AOI World Illustration Awards


Art Director's Club Award Winner

For 'The Balvenie' and 'Burntcoat'

2022, The One Club for Creativity

Communication Arts Award of Excellence
For 'The Balvenie'
2022, Communication Arts Awards


World Illustration Awards Innovation Winner
For 'Atmospheric Rivers'

2022, The AOI World Illustration Awards

World Illustration Awards Shortlist
For 'Intimations'

2021, The AOI World Illustration Awards

The Academy of British Cover Design's Young Adult Winner
For 'Frankly in Love'
2020, The Academy of British Cover Design

Communication Arts Typography Award
For 'Frankly in Love'
2020, Communication Arts Awards

Graphis Gold & Silver Awards
For 'Wonderful' and 'Arcade Fire'
2020, Graphis Poster Annual

AI38 Chosen Winner
For 'A Dozen Greetings'
2019, AI-AP Archives

Frēsh Gold & Silver Awards
For 'Outside Lands' and 'Variety 500'
2018, Fabrik

Communication Arts Award of Excellence
For 'Outside Lands'

2018, Communication Arts Awards

Graphis Gold Awards
For 'Outside Lands' and 'Fanta Mashup'

2018, Graphis Poster Annual

World Illustration Awards Shortlist
For 'Outside Lands' and 'Fanta Mashup'
2018, The AOI World Illustration Awards

Award of Excellence
2016, The Society for News Design Awards

YCN Professional Award Winner
2014, You Can Now Awards

Young Guns 9 Winner
2011, The One Club for Creativity

TDC 55 Winner

2009, Type Directors Club
 

Exhibitions

Session 7
2023, Galeria Azur, Berlin

Like No Other – Collaboration with Harvey Lloyd Screens

2023, Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

Lost and Not Found
2019, Wieden and Kennedy Design Show

Observations from the Unknown
2018, ARGONAUT Gallery, San Francisco

Discoverer's Alliance
2015, Downstairs at Mother, London

Atmosphere
2014, One Ounce for Onion, Bangkok

Paper Cut: The Exhibition
2014, The Proud Archivist, London

Soirée Graphique
2014, Kunsthalle Bern, Switzerland

A Family Affair
2012, Fallon, London


Pick Me Up
2012, Somerset House, London

A Bakers Dozen
2012, Ted Baker, New York

ADC Young Guns 9
2011, Art Director's Club, New York

Hello UK Graphics
2010, PARCO, Tokyo

Turn Up The Colour
2010, Analogue Books, Edinburgh

Who's In Charge?
2010, Dreamspace Gallery, London

Talks & Workshops

Paper Cut Workshop
2022, UCA Farnham

BBC Away Day Workshop

2019, BBC Studios, London

Brief Festival
2018, Brief Festival, Madrid

Paper Cut Workshop
2018, ARGONAUT Gallery, San Francisco

Ears & Eyes Talk
2016, The Beacon, Hastings

Visiting Lecturer
2014-2016, Kingston University

Paper Cut: The Artists Talk
2014, The Proud Archivist Gallery, London


Heavy Pencil Workshop
2014, Pick Me Up, London

You Can Now: Illustrate
2013, Shoreditch House, London


D&AD New Blood Workshop
2012, London

ADC x Apple Talk
2012, Apple Store, Regent Street, London

How We Got to Where We Are Now
2011, Brighton University