Photo: @maedi
I used to be a baker.
I grew up in a farm town that, to this day, doesn't have a traffic light.
I've smuggled diamonds into China, had spinal surgery, raised a pet alligator, wrecked a tow truck, and started a publishing company slash record label.
I love football and I'm comfortable calling it such.
I read a lot. Especially for an art director.
I like to make stuff.
Experience: Carmichael Lynch, Periscope, Fallon Minneapolis & NY, Mother London, and BBH NY.
Recognition: ANDYs, British Arrows, Campaign Big, Cannes, Clios, D&AD, Effies, LIA, NY Festivals, One Show, and Webbys.
Education: Central Saint Martins - MA (unfinished), VCU Brandcenter - MSc, University of Maryland - BA.
Group Shows: Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; Design Museum, London; Annexe Gallery, Kuala Lumpur; Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art, Rotterdam; Bureau Gallery, Salford; Current Gallery, Baltimore.
Contact: bottenus [at] gmail [dot] com