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A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT
A closer look behind the artwork design of collage
At its core, COLLAGE embodies the essence of a layered piece of art—melding the finest elements from multiple vineyards into a singular, transcendent masterpiece. Each bottle is a tribute to a space in time, a specific vintage, harmonizing a diverse array of terroirs to craft a wine that is both daring and grounded.
Label designer Chuck House, inspired by the vivid palettes in Andy Katz’s photography, used the geometry of aperture blades to craft a kaleidoscopic collage of color and light. The design centers on the shapes of camera blades, chosen to mirror the care required to frame a photograph and craft a wine. Their metered angles and layered arrangement evoke the discipline and artistry of both pursuits. The palette is drawn from cutouts of Katz’s original photographs, selected from a lifetime of work captured across the globe. The result is a visual mosaic where each color is a direct imprint of Andy’s artistic journey, layered with global perspective, memory, and personal history.
A hand-dripped wax overlay adds a spontaneous, organic contrast to the precise geometry, while foiling, bold die-cuts, and commemorative metal medallions complete the striking, innovative look.
The layered focus reflects the visionary spirit of the Aperture winemaking team, whose creativity sparked this boundary-pushing wine and the artwork that brings it to life.
