Graphic restraint in dialogue with the quiet intensity of still life.

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Layers of Time brought together two painters from different generations whose still-life practices are rooted in close observation, formal precision and material sensitivity. The identity responded to this shared visual language with a disciplined system – one that privileged tone, rhythm and restraint over interpretation.

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​A desaturated palette reflected their mutual sensitivity to tone, while a refined serif with sculptural contrast anchored a typographic system designed for spatial rhythm and visual poise. The identity was applied across exhibition graphics, printed materials and digital assets, maintaining a consistent language rooted in precision and control. The key art employed a restrained composition that balanced typographic clarity with material sensitivity.

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​In the gallery, graphics were deliberately minimal. Wall texts and contextual information were integrated with care, designed to sit lightly within the space. ​Developed in close collaboration with Nahmad Projects, the identity reflects a considered approach to exhibition design – grounded in visual rigour, curatorial sensitivity and an understanding of how design operates across space and page. You can view the accompanying publication in detail here.

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​Artists: Giorgio Morandi, Alexis Ralaivao / Gallery: Nahmad Projects 

Graphic Art Direction: Billie Temple

Installation photography: Stephen White & Co