Amira

Form & Counterform

Natural Health uses Amira to create big illustrative headlines to introduce feature articles. At large point sizes, the calligraphic variation of thick and thin strokes and chiseled terminals create active negative space or counterform. Highsmith’s attention to counterform is a theme that runs throughout his work and Amira is no exception. “Sometimes if a line is drawn a certain way, it sits on top of the page. Other times, a line can be drawn so it becomes part of the page. It can be a subtle effect. But this relationship between the line and the background fascinates me,” says Highsmith.