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The Red Lineage Prints by Ubi Workshop
MATH, May 13, 2016
A few years ago Ubi Workshop challenged the creators of Assassin’s Creed to give us a new perspective on the characters they designed. That’s when the project of the Red Lineage prints was created. Each of the signed and limited (to 300 units) giclée print was designed to reflect the influence of the Assassins with a background that echoed the era of the games. This collection of seven exquisite art prints were reproduced on Textured Fine Art White paper (310 GSM / 100% Cotton, size: 10” x 13”). Each were sold at a 69,99 US$ price tag and started to be shipped to the fans in July 2014. You will find below the pictures of the prints with each selected characters of the franchise for this project, revisited by Art Director Nicolas Drolet and Senior Concept Artists Remko Troost and Vincent Gaigneux , each with thoughts from them and also from Raphael Lacoste, Art Director of the Assassin’s Creed brand. Those thoughts can be found written inside each of the slip case that were nicely crafted by the Ubi Workshop team to protect the art pieces. Do you own any of these beautiful pieces? Which one is your favorite and why? What do you think of them? Let us know in the comments below!
EZIO AUDITORE (6/7) (November 2014) [First thoughts by Mohamed Gambouz (Art Director on Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood) We started from “Casanova” archetype as a base, introduced the Assassin visual signature to it through the white hood and red belt, and along the process pushed a bit further the italian fashion from the era by using the high boots, the side cape and the puffed long sleeves. And in order to better structure the whole design visually, as well as to enforce a consistency, I promoted the use of the “A” shape on some costume features. It’s noticeable on the hood’s opening shape, or on the flaps silhouettes. Late on we extended it on the iconic pose as well, by having the open arms stance.] [Nicolas Drolet’s rendition (Art Director on Assassin’s Creed Embers) Ezio is the bull, the pilum. He may be a swift blade, but behind that blade is a beast, massive and agile. We decided to go for a “dual weapon wield” with the hidden blades, taking on two foes at once. Ezio very much has that Cyrano “a hundred against one” side to him, so it was a must. The form had to dance, the stance to be fluid, with that stoical, iconic expression. The point of view is that of a potential victim, and so we wanted a composition that would draw the viewer in; that cold dagger jumping out of the shadows seemed like a good choice.]
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