'The Fusion and Evolution of Figure Culture and Fashion' - Boon June 2005

Behind figures—forms of art defined by their freedom—resides a grand and noble spirit, one that is deeply intertwined with fashion.

The words of two figure designers representing the UK and the US vividly convey this connection.

Credits

Photography: Mitsuhiro Okuyama (pp. 94, 96), Toshiaki Shiga (still)
Coordination: Sanae Baba
Translation (English to Japanese): Hiromi Oda
Composition & Text: Masayuki Ozawa

Part 1 - James Jarvis: From Illustration to Figure

Born in South London in 1970, James Jarvis graduated from the Royal College of Art and the University of Brighton. He is an illustrator active primarily throughout Europe, working across a wide range of media including magazines, advertising, and comics. As part of his diverse creative output, he has designed figures for AMOS TOY. Since 1998, he has also contributed T-shirt graphics and catalog artwork to SILAS, a brand with which he maintains a close personal relationship. Additional clients and collaborators include relax, i-D, SONY, toto, and NOKIA. His personal interests include philosophy and cycling.

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