Hemlock Gift Wrapping Set

Hemlock invites artists and designers to create a sheet of holiday wrapping paper as a thank you gift box to their stakeholders every holiday season. I was nominated by an old colleague to collaborate on this project with two other artist. I was responsible for designing two of the six wrapping papers included in the box. It was such an honor to participate and work with such talented artist.

The theme for this year’s gift box was, “Ways of Giving”. I wanted to depict how people come together when they give. After many rough sketches, I landed on the idea of interlocking hands which look like a chain forming. It also features a range of skin tones to celebrate diversity and support Black Lives. I believe the depiction of an endless loop of giving showcasing how people come together when they give.

The second sheet presented a new take on the spirit of the winter holidays who is so often not portrayed as a person of color. I felt this would reinforce the idea of celebrating diversity and give subtle nods to figures like Mother Christmas or Mrs. Claus. The words in the background showcase the different ways of giving for additional texture and repeating the theme.