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groovisions

1993–

Profile

  • Company Name

    グルーヴィジョンズ groovisions

  • Founded in

    1993

  • Area

    Kyoto → Tokyo

  • Profile

    Groovisions was formed in Kyoto in 1993, and its early activities centered on the creation of the stage visuals for the pop music group Pizzicato five. In 1997 they shifted their base to Tokyo, and since that time, working as a design studio, they have developed designs, notably graphics and motion graphics, for clients in diverse fields including the music group Rip Slyme, the Nishi-Nippon City Bank, Nike and Expo 2005. In 1994 they developed the original mascot character "chappie." In 1999 chappie released there singles and an album, and the character has serves as brand image for NTT Docomo, Fuji film and JTB. Groovisions has published numerous collections and held many exhibitions.

    Source: "Graphic Art & Design Annual 11-12"

    Formed in Kyoto in 1993. GROOVISIONS has become famous by making films and graphics for a Japanese pop group, PIZZICATO FIVE. After moving to Tokyo in 1997, they became active as a design studio involved in a variety of media and working for diverse clients, with a focus on graphic and video production.

    Major projects undertaken by them have included producing CD packaging and music videos for groups such as RIP SLYME and FPM (Fantastic Plastic Machine); visual identity and signage for shops such as “100%ChocolateCafe.” and THE NISHI-NIPPON CITY BANK (“ALL IN ONE” campaign); packaging for Japan Tobacco's cigarettes,CASTER; art direction and editorial design for magazines such as Kokokuhihyo and Metro Min.; directing window displays for Maison Hermès; art directing exhibitions such as “DO MORE WITH LESS: 40 YEARS OF THE NORTH FACE” and “Eames Design Charles & Ray Eames ”; and the production of motion graphics for NIKE, Expo 2005 Aichi Japan and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan. In 1994 they created an original character known as “chappie.” In 1999 chappie released three singles and an album. The character has served as brand images for Takashimaya Kyoto, NTT DOCOMO, FUJIFILM and JTB.

    Major publications to date include groovisions van lines (Korinsha Press), GRV2000 (BNN), GAS BOOK 01: GROOVISIONS (Gas As Interface, BNN), GAS DVD “GRV1778” (Gas As Interface, Nowonmedia) , “GRV2283, GRV2284” (monitor), ©COPYRIGHT and GROOVISIONS MGR (Parco)

    .Major exhibitions include “GROOVISIONS RHYTHM ACE” (Shibuya Parco, Tokyo), “©COPYRIGHT” (Parco Gallery, Tokyo), “GROOVISIONS in Paris” (collete, Paris), “Superflat” (Parco Gallery, Tokyo and The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles), “Coloriage” (Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris), “SOMEWHERE BETTER THAN THIS PLACE” (Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati), “GROOVISIONS HKG” (Hong Kong Arts Centre), “GROOVISIONS SIN” (National Museum of Singapore) and “GROOVISIONS FUK” (MITSUBISHI-JISHO ARTIUM, Fukuoka).

    Source: ggg HP Exhibition Archive "[gggg] groovisions exhibition" (2011)

  • Links

    http://groovisions.com

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