Typographics: Antoine Bardou-Jacquet
The typographic cult video “The Child”, created by graphic artist and director Antoine Bardou-Jacquet for a track by French dj Alex Gopher. He creates a world consisting only of typographic elements – the hussle and bustle of New York streets, buildings and people are all made from words.
He has directed music videos for Super Furry Animals, Air and The Thrills amongst others. His commercials inlcude the famous “Cog” tv ad for Honda Accord showing a chain reaction made from car parts.
Some of Bardou-Jacquet’s work is showcased on Partizan Lab, a production company specialising in animated films commercials and music videos (check out Chris Cairns Cadbury Creme Egg ad http://www.partizanlab.com/partizanlab/commercials/?chris_cairns).