The King's Coronation: Emblems, Title Sequences & A-Z Maps

09 May 2023

Several CIA artists had the honour of being commissioned to create artworks to support the King’s Coronation. Here are some highlights! 

 

CHARLOTTE DAY - The Official Title Sequence 

Charlotte Day’s wonderfully botanic illustrations made an appearance on the official title sequence of the King’s Coronation which aired on live television on Saturday the 6th of May, 2023. You might have seen it on the TV, but if not, here’s a snippet of UK history being marked, executed with flora, fauna and a sprinkling of bunting. Last month we chatted with Charlotte to find out more about her career as the go-to for floral artwork. Read it here!

PETER HORRIDGE - The Coronation Emblem 

Did you know that the official emblem for King Charles III was designed by Peter Horridge, a founder member of the agency? Working with British designer Sir Jony Ive KBE and his creative collective LoveFrom, the emblem was designed with the King’s love of the natural world in mind. If you are not familiar with Peter’s work, he is one of the world's leading practitioners of calligraphy and typography. In March we caught up with him to hear more about his triumphant career as the go-to for crest and logo designs and you can read it here!


RUBY TAYLOR - The A-Z Map of Oxford Street

Labelled the ‘Queen of Illustration’ by none other than Oxford Street themselves, this year, as part of the Coronation festivities, Ruby Taylor designed the A-Z map spotlighting the best spots for food and drinks in central London. In an interview with Oxford Street, Ruby remarks using “a super bright and colourful palette to represent the lively atmosphere of Oxford Street.” Here's a smiley photo of Ruby in the process of creating! 

MH JEEVES - Waitrose Food Magazine

This May MH Jeeves was commissioned by Kerry Wakefield to create a series of illustrations that accompanied an article on royal dishes for Waitrose Food magazine. See more of her cartooning creations over on her portfolio by clicking here. 

 

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