We are honored to be awarded Gold in the Graphis Poster Awards 2026 for our project with Orpheus Chamber Singers. Designed by Brandon Kirk, with creative direction from Glen Gauthier, the piece was initially used as cover artwork for the Horizons concert performed by Orpheus, and now will be featured in the annual Awards book.

In the Horizons concert performed by Orpheus, 16 magnificent voices explored themes of home, expatriation, exile, and cultural diaspora. In part, the music celebrates those displaced by war or adversity, but are now rebuilding and starting to prosper where they settled. In part, the performance addressed a highly relevant and timely issue about refugees and displacement with ongoing global issues including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sudanese civil war, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the United States immigration raids and deportations.

The poster contrasts the harsh reality of being uprooted from one’s home during uncertainty and difficulty with the ability of humanity to persevere, thrive and bloom by producing joy and beauty even oceans away from one’s family and homeland.
 

Graphis, established in 1944 by Walter Herdeg, is a prestigious name in graphic design and visual communication. Known for its high standards and selective curation of work for its publications, exhibitions, and awards, it has earned a reputation for excellence. With global submissions from designers worldwide, being featured in Graphis is a mark of distinction, offering inspiration and insights into the latest industry trends.