Renowned graphic artist Anthony Burrill is bringing his distinctive brand of optimistic typography to Liverpool this summer with Joy! Pure Joy!, a new exhibition at independent design studio Dorothy that marks his first ever solo show in the city.
Running from July 24 to August 28 at Dorothy’s Baltic Triangle studio gallery, the exhibition presents a selection of Burrill’s best-known works on paper, spanning more than two decades of his practice.
All images © Anthony Burrill
Alongside the iconic 2004 letterpress print Work Hard & Be Nice To People – the now ubiquitous mantra that has become synonymous with the designer’s practice – visitors will also see more recent editions including Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, a series reflecting on time, perspective and everyday optimism.
Known for his bold typography, pared-back compositions and uplifting messages, Burrill has built an international reputation for graphic work that balances simplicity with emotional resonance. His prints, books and public murals have become enduring fixtures of contemporary visual culture, with themes of positivity and community running throughout his practice.
The exhibition also serves as the launch pad for an exclusive new collection created in collaboration with Dorothy. The eponymously titled range comprises affordable limited-edition screen prints and T-shirts available exclusively through the exhibition, before the prints go on general sale online from July 24. A new mural will also be unveiled in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle on July 23.
“We have admired Anthony’s work from afar for years, so are overjoyed to be showing and selling a selection of his most popular pieces in our studio gallery this summer,” says Dorothy.
Joy! Pure Joy! opens to the public on Friday July 24 at Dorothy, Studio B, 22 Jordan Street, Liverpool, offering visitors a colourful celebration of one of the UK’s most recognisable voices in contemporary graphic design.