Wayzgoose Talk: Anthony Burrill
The Talk
Anthony Burrill will share the story of his early fascination with visual design, his education, and a craft-based career focused on meaningful, typographic messaging.
From the founding moment of Work Hard & Be Nice To People to his analogue craftsmanship in collaboration with Adams of Rye and ongoing socially conscious projects, his work celebrates simplicity, connection, and purpose. His typography isn’t just visual—it’s a form of storytelling rooted in human optimism.
About the Artist
Anthony Burrill is a graphic artist, printmaker, and designer renowned for his bold typographic compositions and positive messaging. Born in Littleborough, Lancashire, he studied Graphic Design at Leeds Polytechnic before earning an MA from the Royal College of Art in London.
Burrill's work is characterised by its simplicity and clarity, often featuring motivational phrases like his iconic "Work Hard and Be Nice to People." He primarily employs traditional letterpress techniques, collaborating with Adams of Rye in East Sussex to produce his prints.
His art is held in prestigious collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York. Burrill has exhibited internationally, with shows at the Barbican Art Gallery, the Walker Art Center, and the Design Museum in London.
Beyond his print work, Burrill engages in various creative collaborations across disciplines such as music, architecture, and education. He has worked with clients like Apple, Google, Hermès, the British Council, and the London Underground.
Burrill lives and works on the Isle of Oxney in Kent, where he continues to create art that emphasises the power of simplicity and positive communication.
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The Talk
Anthony Burrill will share the story of his early fascination with visual design, his education, and a craft-based career focused on meaningful, typographic messaging.
From the founding moment of Work Hard & Be Nice To People to his analogue craftsmanship in collaboration with Adams of Rye and ongoing socially conscious projects, his work celebrates simplicity, connection, and purpose. His typography isn’t just visual—it’s a form of storytelling rooted in human optimism.
About the Artist
Anthony Burrill is a graphic artist, printmaker, and designer renowned for his bold typographic compositions and positive messaging. Born in Littleborough, Lancashire, he studied Graphic Design at Leeds Polytechnic before earning an MA from the Royal College of Art in London.
Burrill's work is characterised by its simplicity and clarity, often featuring motivational phrases like his iconic "Work Hard and Be Nice to People." He primarily employs traditional letterpress techniques, collaborating with Adams of Rye in East Sussex to produce his prints.
His art is held in prestigious collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York. Burrill has exhibited internationally, with shows at the Barbican Art Gallery, the Walker Art Center, and the Design Museum in London.
Beyond his print work, Burrill engages in various creative collaborations across disciplines such as music, architecture, and education. He has worked with clients like Apple, Google, Hermès, the British Council, and the London Underground.
Burrill lives and works on the Isle of Oxney in Kent, where he continues to create art that emphasises the power of simplicity and positive communication.
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