koivo. Transforms Typography into Sculptural Visual Forms
Vienna-based studio koivo. reimagines typography as sculptural art, treating each character as an architectural element. Their latest series prioritizes rhythmic balance and geometric tension over legibility, using high-contrast black shapes against white voids. The work explores how text can become an object of pure visual interest, shifting from reading to experiencing through shape and form. The studio manipulates negative space and extreme scaling to create kinetic energy, blending strict structure with organic composition.
Key facts
- koivo. is based in Vienna, Austria.
- The studio operates at the intersection of graphic communication and contemporary fine art.
- Their latest series treats characters as architectural elements.
- The work shifts text from linguistic meaning to visual experience.
- The collection uses high-contrast black shapes on white voids.
- Heavy stroke weights contrast with hair-thin terminuses.
- Negative space is manipulated to dictate movement.
- Extreme scaling and asymmetrical weight distribution create kinetic energy.
Entities
Artists
- koivo.
Institutions
- Behance
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria