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, Meta, LUSH 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
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
Select Features
The Design Kids
Interview with Owen Gildersleeve
Mindsparkle Magazine
The Balvenie Cask Series
SPINE Magazine
Owen Gildersleeve on Designing 'Burntcoat'
SPINE Magazine
Owen Gildersleeve on Designing 'Frankly in Love'
Adobe Live
Papercraft Process with Owen Gildersleeve
It's Nice That
Owen Gildersleeve x LUSH Feature
Inky Goodness
Review: 'Paper Cut' by Owen Gildersleeve
Helen Hiebert Studio
Paper Talk Podcast
Vistaprint's Small Business Stories Podcast
Episode 36 - Work of Art: Owen Gildersleeve
Creative Review
In the Studio with Owen Gildersleeve
Creative Boom
Designing 'My Amazing Body Machine'
Eye Magazine
Owen Gildersleeve: Cut and crafted
Lovers Magazine
Interview with Owen Gildersleeve
Computer Arts
Designer Series: Owen Gildersleeve
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
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