WATCH: Making a Steam Print

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Anthony Burrill is a UK-based graphic artist, printmaker and designer whose work forms part of the permanent collections of London’s prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum, as well as the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York.

His typographic work, which includes the famous “Work Hard and Be Nice to People” takes centre stage in this beautifully shot video by Max Smith.

Commissioned by the Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft, the video shows the making of a large letterpress print using a vintage steamroller.

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View more of Anthony’s work at anthonyburrill.com.