Bruised Egos is an illustration and design team established in New York City around 2008 from a like-minded sense of aesthetic and fancy. Relying on a combination of traditional methods and modern workflow, we achieve creative solutions befitting the client and unique unto the creators. Here's a flavor of what we have been up to, ranging from catalog and book design to identity programs and posters.

Sean Riley
sr@bruisedegos.com
917 415 4922

Jeff Tocci
jt@bruisedegos.com
518 312 8826

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If I Had A Hammer · Mother Nature's Bastards · Brooklyn Folkfest · Roots Pop Revue · art® #4 · The Communist Manifesto · Washington Square Park Folkfest · Butt Ugly · He Shall Overcome · Jalopy Tavern Menu · Fabulous Jalopy Theatre · The Subway Drawings · Rough Rider Logo · Social Season · Zankel Hall · Breeder's Ballads · art® #3 · art® #2 · The Firebrand · art® #1 · Dawgdom · Eighteen · Catholic Whiskey · Bruised Egos

Poster for Pete Seeger show at The Jalopy Theatre.

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Poster for Mother Nature's Bastards, Jeff Tocci's solo show at The Jalopy Theatre.

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Poster for Brooklyn Folkfest.

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Poster for Roots Pop Revue.

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Anything But The Truth The Robert Cenedella Class Show 2013.

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The Communist Manifesto.

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Poster for Washington Square Park Folkfest.

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Butt Ugly.

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He Shall Overcome.

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Menu Card for The Jalopy Tavern.

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Posters for The Fabuolous Jaopy Theatre.

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The Subway Drawings.

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Rough Rider Logo.

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Postcards for The Social Season.

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Poster Design for Your Father's Mustache. A 50th Anniversary performance at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall.

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Poster and Handbill Design for J.Tocci's Breeder Ballads: A Sordid Collection of Visual Yarns. A fine art exhibition showcasing the drawings and paintings of Jeff Tocci.

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The Robert Cenedella Class Show, 2011. Vol. 3 of the student showcase.
The theme of the catalog is focused on the absurdity of the art establishment and the revolution that will follow.
96 pages, 8.25"" x 10.5" perfect-bound, 4-color.

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The Greatest Depression Ever! The Robert Cenedella Class Show 2009.
The Art Student's League of New York instructor Robert Cenedella decided it was time for Vol. 2 of his renegade publication showcasing the work of his many diverse students.
We decided on an approach inspired by the work of the WPA programs of the Depression Era.
104 pages, 8.25" x 10.5" perfect-bound, 4-color.

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The Firebrand, Vol. 1 The Truth in All it's Shame and Glory.
A underground newspaper that drives a knee to the groin of everything you love and hold dear.
Illustrated by Bruised Egos resident fine artist Jeff Tocci. www.thefirebrandpress.com.

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Morning, Noon & Night: The Robert Cenedella Class Show
The Art Student’s Leauge of New York instructor Robert Cenedella decided it was time for a renegade publication to showcase the work of his many diverse students.
We decided on an approach inspired by the work of German Dada movement of the 1930’s, in particular the late, great George Grosz, Mr. Cenedella’s mentor.
72 pages, 8.25” x 10.5,” perfect-bound, 4-color.

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Identity Program DAWGDOM, Saratoga Springs, NY
Our primary goal was to remove the cutesy playfulness associated with the average pet store. We achieved this by creating a crest-like logo with a sophisticated sense of royalty,
based around an image of the client’s previous beloved dog, Jack. The work included the design of retail tags, window decal, awning, and stationery.

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Eighteen
Eighteen opens into the world of the American trucker through the breathtaking images of the photographer Kim Reierson. 179 pages, hardcover, 4-color.

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Concert posters/ handbills to promote Catholic Whiskey, a blues-rock power trio based in NYC.
With a sound reminiscent of the great rock acts of the late 60’s, Catholic Whiskey deserved a visual inspired by the psychedelic poster art of the same era. 
Hand drawn and lettered, digitally colored.”

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Self-promotion

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