Taghari18

Taghari18 | Masterpiece forms | 2024

Your works combine architecture-like structures with abstract compositions. How do you usually begin a new piece — with a concept, a shape, or a mood?

I usually begin with “shapes.” I start by drawing lines or structures that come to mind, and these gradually evolve into concepts or emotions. The architectural structure serves as a kind of foundation, and by adding abstract elements and moments of chance, the work takes shape.

You explore the intersection of media and storytelling. How do you see graphic design functioning as a narrative tool?

I believe graphic design is a powerful medium of storytelling because it conveys emotions and images without words. The relationships between shapes and colors tell their own story, and the narrative is completed through the viewer’s imagination. That open space for interpretation is what I find most compelling.

Taghari18 | Dawntown | 2024

Many of your works include symmetry and strong geometry. What attracts you to these forms?

Symmetry and geometry represent “stability” and “order,” yet with slight disruption they can create strong tension and rhythm. That balance feels very musical to me, and it has become a highly comfortable means of expression.

How do you balance between client-driven projects (event visuals, spatial design, motion graphics) and your personal artistic explorations?

Client work is about responding to “the goals of others,” while personal work is about facing “my own questions.” Moving back and forth between the two allows them to stimulate each other, leading to new perspectives and techniques.

Taghari18 | Masterpiece forms | 2024

In your works blending character design with abstract graphics, what role does “human presence” play in your art?

In my work, the presence of the human figure serves as an “entry point” for viewers to interpret emotions and narratives. By abstractly reconstructing historical paintings or well-known motifs, I aim to create a new interpretation while keeping a recognizable human form. By simplifying the face to its bare minimum, it is not received as a specific individual but rather as a “universal human presence.” This allows viewers to project themselves or others into the work.

Which techniques or digital tools do you use most often in your process?

I mainly use Adobe Illustrator and Procreate. Illustrator helps me explore shapes and structures, while Procreate allows me to add intuitive drawing and subtle nuances of color. Hand-drawn sketches are also essential, as analog spontaneity brings freshness to digital work.

Taghari18 | Rupture geometric | 2024

Who or what has influenced your visual language the most?

Music has had a major influence on me. I reflect rhythm and a sense of composition in my work. Architecture and urban landscapes are also strong sources of inspiration. As for people, I was deeply influenced early on by the Bauhaus movement and by Japanese graphic designers.