Jan 29, 2019
714 Views

12 Illustrations of Unusual English Words

Written by

 

James and Michael Fitzgerald are an Irish-based graphic art duo better known as The Project Twins. Together they work in a range of disciplines including art, design and illustration on both personal and commercial projects.

In a personal project entitled A-Z of Unusual Words, The Project Twins use bold graphics and visual wit to interpret and represent a collection of strange and unusual words.

Exhibited during Design Week Dublin in 2011, the project explores the synthesis between form and content and words and images. The series features one word for each letter of the alphabet. Prints are available at their online storefront and you can see the series in its entirety on their official website.

 

THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Biblioclasm

The practice of destroying, often ceremoniously, books or other written material and media

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Cacodemonomania

The pathological belief that one is inhabited by an evil spirit

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Fanfaronade

Swaggering; empty boasting; blustering manner or behavior; ostentatious display

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Gorgonize

To have a paralysing or mesmerising effect on: Stupefy or Petrify

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Hamartia

The character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Jettatura

The casting of an evil eye

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Noegenesis

Production of knowledge

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Pogonotrophy

The act of cultivating, or growing and grooming, a mustache, beard, sideburns or other facial hair

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Tarantism

A disorder characterised by an uncontrollable urge to dance

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Ultracrepidarian

A person who gives opinions and advice on matters outside of one’s knowledge

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Yonderly

Mentally or emotionally distant; absent-minded

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

Zugzwang

A position in which any decision or move will result in problems

Artwork by THE PROJECT TWINS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Prints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you enjoyed this post, the Sifter
highly recommends:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Article Categories:
art · DESIGN · educational · illustration · language · LISTS · posters

Leave a Reply

hit tracker