Marian Bantjes work entitled 'Love Stories' is a series of artworks that is dedicated to a different person within her life. Each artwork is created by a different medium ranging from felt-tip and inks to glitter and glue and has been published for Creative Reviews Monograph. In other works by Bantjes the use of Lazer cutters and mixed media can be seen to create unique and distinctive pieces. The pictured design displays the work produced for the design unit within the Academy for educational development. The Academy of educational developement describes itself as a non-profit organization believing that “Design Ignites Change.” Bantjes work acts as part of a series of posters to promote the importance of design in development work.
The use of Lazer Cuts are not the only distinctive mediums used by Bantjes. When asked to provide visuals for the article 'The Audacity of Hov' for well known magazine VIBE, Bantjes produced impressive work using only glitter and adhesive on a blank surface. The article appeared in the 15th Anniversary issue of VIBE for an article on Jay Z.
Magazine design is where Bantjes work can often be found. Another magazine to feature her work is the German newspaper magazine entitled Zeit Leben. Bantjes work was requested when publishing an article on mistresses. Marian Bantjes produced both the double couple, and an inside spread. The two covers displayed the words “Er will mich” and “Er will mich nicht” meaning "he loves me, he loves me not." Bantjes took on this approach created two styles of hand rendered typography, one which was soft and gentle and another which was sharp and harsh- much like the phrase "he loves me, he loves me not."
Bantjes Body art is another area of inspiration. Her simple pattern design are appropriate for many uses as her simple illustration evokes a variety of moods and effects depending on its placement.
Although it appears that Bantjes focus on personal projects is of high importance she has also provided work for universal audiences. When asked by Shigeo Fukuda, President of the Japan Graphic Designers Association, to submit a poster for display in conjunction with the Summit of G8 Nations in Toyako, Bantjes jumped at the opportunity. The brief was to create a poster with the themes of “the Toyako Summit” and “the environment.” The final poster displayed no copy, except the required logo, yet portrayed the required themes through imagery and pattern design.
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