NUDE launches limited edition Rock & Pop Objets:

Memento Mori Rock & Pop Faceted Skull Large by Cins 3000, €2,900, $4,241Memento Mori Rock & Pop Faceted Skull, by Umut Karaman, €2,300, $3,364 each

Istanbul-based global design brand NUDE has announced the launch of a limited edition series of Memento Mori Skull Objets, customised by emerging creatives as part of its recent Rock & Pop Artist collection. The striking designs marry the bold expressionism of rock with NUDE’s contemporary simplicity.

Inspired by the disruptive nature of rock, pop and punk culture, NUDE commissioned graffiti artists, illustrators and tattoo artists to customise its signature Memento Mori Skull by Ali Bakova. Through the application of bold, graphic designs, the creatives have turned the high-end home accessory into a canvas for street art and fashion. Each objet is available in a limited edition run of five worldwide.

A series of seven miniature skulls accompany the hero pieces, while a tabletop collection of vases, glasses and water bottles translates the artistic collaboration into accessible, everyday designs. 

The range is available online now at www.nudeglass.com.

Umut Karaman ​

Having previously worked in graphic design, Ankara-based illustrator Umut Karaman ​ moved into the fashion world under the name Yumidoko, working with industry icons including Vogue, Les Benjamins and Ayşe Kulin. Her three skulls are complemented by a line of tabletop and home accessories, all of which blend fashion and the fine arts with a playful quality:

"My Memento Mori artwork was inspired by the rich geometric language of ethnic works of art; I tried to use an eclectic point of view to create popular objects that were dynamic and modern and even suggestive of ​ design’s future."

Erensu Ekmekçiler

Istanbul-based Erensu Ekmekçiler studied glass-making before turning his creative skills to tattooing. On returning to his original discipline, he utilised highly skilled techniques to tattoo his skull with serpentine images in silver and gold, reflecting the ebb and flow of time, perception and spiritual growth:

"When it comes to design, the most important subjects for me are time, obscurity and magic. For me, the snake represents time; curves and movements represent continuity and the relationship between the past and the future."

Kien

Graffiti artist Kien views street art as communication tool, a unique combination of art and advertising accessible to all layers of society. His designs draw inspiration from his music collection:

"I interpreted iconic rock and pop symbols in my style, from Kiss to David Bowie and the Rolling Stones. At the same time, I tried to use concepts that are independent from each other but co-exist like barbed wire and lightning which are valuable symbols of pop culture."

Cins 3000

Having studied visual communications, graffiti artist Cins 3000 combines his graphic design skills and street art to create emotive artwork that takes its cues from cartoons, surrealism and abstract storylines:

"My work consists of imaginary stories designed to arouse varying sensations in us. These stories are not based on sentiment, which is a belief derived from emotion, but on emotion, itself. My work generally comes out of surreal, abstract stories that I hope will trigger unpredictable reactions and feelings in the viewer."

Luca Font 

Milan-based tattoo artist Luca Font has been involved in the graffiti scene since his teen years which he notes as having the biggest influence on his creativity and taste. For his attitude-heavy skulls, he drew inspiration from rock music's darker side:

"Hard rock has always been in the picture since a very early age so I enjoyed drawing visuals that made me think of album covers and music videos. The black skulls are decorated with some esoteric elements; it is a concept that explores a more shadowy or grittier, side of the “rock’n’roll” theme."