A Photographic Excursion –
America 1978, 1982-1983
All images by © Peter Stille
Technical Specifications:
PentaxMX, 1976
85 mm / 35 mm f/1.8 Lens
On Kodachrome Film (21 Din)
There are weaknesses in loneliness.
There are strengths in being alone.
So it reads of my sketchbook, an opening title to the imagery that helped me digest my experiences on the road. Becoming more and more fed-up with the hectic big city life in New York, I decided to set out for the Midwest, leaving The Big Apple behind me. During my journey I felt more and more drawn to the untouched nature of the countryside savouring days, weeks of freedom and solitude. The wilderness of these lonely, uninhabited places captivated me with an unprecedented feeling of gratefulness. With this book I would like to express my appreciation and thankfulness towards my parents. For their patience and their support, through my ever-challenging direction changes. In 1978 my father, then 28 years old, travelled to America for the first time. 41 years later, me aged 30 following his footsteps. The photography in this book was taken by my father during his journey through the states in the 80s. With love for my parents Eva and Peter and my sister Anne-Christine.
Stille Studio is a design agency covering works in all areas of print and interactive design. Klaus Stille graduated from ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne in 2015. He recently lived in Hong Kong where he worked for the Department of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong. He is now based in Hamburg but working worldwide. His focus lies in the fields of website, printed matters and editorial. He works independently as well as collaboratively with cultural institutions, businesses and individuals. Currently working from Strasbourg, Mainz, Amsterdam, Berne, Lausanne, Hong Kong, New York, Hamburg
Klaus Stille于2015年畢業于洛桑藝術設計大學(ECAL)。他曾於香港居住,任職於香港大學建築系。他現在生活和工作在漢堡。他的工作重心是為文化機構、企業和個人設計標識、網站、書籍和海報。
Projects
Education
2015 Bachelor of Arts at ECAL, Lausanne, Switzerland
2014 Erasmus student at ECAL, Lausanne, Switzerland
2013 Communication Design Student, Mainz, Germany
2011 State certified Graphic Designer, Friedrichshafen, Germany
2007 General higher education entrance qualification, Germany
2004 Lycée international des Pontonniers, Strasbourg, France
Work Experience
2019 Graphic Design & Art Direction at Newstudio
2017 Art Direction for HKU Department of Architecture, HK
2016 Graphic Designer for Salon n10 & Studio 9, HK
2016 Guest Designer of Month of Germanic Culture at KEE Club, HK
2016 Designer for EF (Education First) Ltd, Hong Kong
2016 Graphic Designer at A Work of Substance, Hong Kong
2012 Initiator and cofounder Collective, Mainz, Germany
2012 Foreign Legion (creative group) Goleb, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Internships
2013 KOMET bsw leading swiss agencies, Bern, Switzerland
2012 Üppig Identity Store, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Teaching
2015 HKDI Residency, Hong Kong
Teaching Assistent in Higher Diploma
2015 Research Project & Lecture, Hong Kong
Workshop
2015 Hong Kong Design Institute, Hong Kong
Poster Workshop & Lecture
Exhibitions
2016 Made in Hong Kong, Lausanne, Switzerland
Gallery ELAC at ECAL
2015 ISPB Poster Biennale, Lublin, Poland
2015 Ficciones Typografika, Minneapolis, United States
2015 Weltformat, Lucerne, Switzerland
2014 Lahti Poster Triennale, Lahti, Finland
2013 Soirée graphique n°6, Bern, Switzerland
2013 Crème #4, Mainz, Germany
2013 N.I.D.S., Mainz, Germany
2012 Endzeit, Matte Printing, Mainz, Germany
2012 Museum of Arts and Crafts, Hamburg, Germany
2010 Zeppelin Museum, Friedrichshafen, Germany
Awards & Prizes
2016 Art Directors Club (ADC) - Bronze, Germany
2015 ECAL BA Prize – 6 Months Artist residency in Hong Kong
2015 ISPB Poster Biennale – Special Prize, Lublin, Poland
founded by the Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
2015 Weltformat | Nomination, Lucerne, Switzerland
2014 Lahti Poster Triennial | Nomination, Lahti, Finland
Press & Features
2019 IdN v25n5: Publication Design
ISSN (English Edition): 1029 4805
ISSN (Chinese Edition): 1029 4813
2016 ECAL Graphic Design, distributed by JRP|Ringier
ISBN: 978-3-03764-455-3
2016 Artwork for TOTEM Collective
2015 dailyinput.org
2015 Wallpaper* Magazine London, Graduate Directory
2015 Love Foundation
2015 Ficciones Typografika
2015 Interview for Dezo
2015 Interview for Offline Magazine
2013 Catalogue Soirée graphique n°6
Other
2016 Jury Member, Raffles Design Institute, HK
Multimedia Design Major Project
2016 Jury Member, Raffles Design Institute, HK
Graphic Design Major Studio Project
Selected Clients & Collaborators
Newstudio, Worldwide
The People, Worldwide
Hato, HK / UK
University of Hong Kong, HK
Hong Kong Design Institute, HK
Raffles Design Institute, HK
National Sawdust, NY, USA
Pro Helvetia, Shanghai, China
KEE Club, HK
Salon n10, HK
Studio 9, HK
Wut Tung Sat, HK
Swatch, Switzerland
Bell AG, Switzerland
Fust AG, Switzerland
Solothurn Film Festival, Switzerland
Substance, HK
Education First Ltd, HK
Aganovich, France
Grosvenor, UK / HK