Graphics & Art

The single purpose of Split the Atom is to bring unique designs and interesting new graphics alive through mobile galleries we like to call human beings. As a mobile gallery you have the opportunity to display limited edition printed tees and change the way you are seen and perceived. But before you do that you must first finish you apprenticeship in "the way" - the zen of graphic art and visual communication. A starting point in this great journey is to understand what other pupils and masters are accomplishing - why not have a look at some of these interesting graphics and art resources and see "the way"... More

Design

The tee designer seeking truth and vision must also master other fighting styles - we call these disciplines design. In design the actor must identify with the user and manufacturer using special mind-meld techniques passed down from generation to generation. In this way form & function, aesthetic and utility are brought together in a wriggling heaving mass of design lust from which products and projects are born. Witness the birth and wonder of creativity and uniqueness that these champions of form bring to life for our consumption and delight... More

Fashion

These fashion links are designed to inspire and help you find out what is currently in-vogue and where we may be going. A collection of innovators and standard setters that bring that little bit extra to streetwear and casual tees or even the full monty of a suit. We are proponents of the t-shirt, as it signals a freer and more open approach to fashion and style. However, remember that we do not eschew any type of apparel - as that would be fashion tyranny. We feel that an open mind and imagination and the ability to mix style and question conformity whether an orthodox business uniform of the grey-flannel-suit or the tribal clone like dress of some street wear is central to creating your own sense of style and place in the world. See what you think...More

Comics & Graphic Novels

Like very artistic film makers without the budget, comic book and graphic novel artists have been bringing us stories and tales of great deeds for many years. With the merest touch and deft use of pen stroke, cross-hatch and shadow these paladins of graphic art have turned pulp and sub-culture into something that transcends all societies and sophistications and now impacts the framework of our very psyche and culture. There are a wealth and breadth of stories and characters to be found in this art form and media that is certainly worth investigating further... More

Graffiti & Street Art

Although graffiti and street art is sneered at by establishment types it is in fact the oldest form of recorded human art. Cave paintings are the earliest expression of self and culture to be found, and contemporary graffers follow in those ancient footsteps, bringing us colourful and mesmerising murals, tags and projects in other media such as poster art, record cover, book jackets etc. Here we have assembled some resources to inspire... More

Photography

Capturing a moment in time is one thing; to do it with an artistic eye that utilise and exploits lighting, tone and composition is quite another. We can all take the odd good photo, but it takes skill, dedication and raw talent to do it consistently. Whether their work is at the fine art, portrait, editorial and photojournalism or commercial photography, each resource brings something special to the mix and helps set the highest standards in their field of work. Why not be inspired... More

Film

Film making and cinematography the combines imagery, dialogue, sounds and musical score can convey complex messages like no other medium. What touches us or makes a connection can occur on many levels, what imagery becomes seared into ones minds eye is dependent on more than just the image itself. Here we present some resources for film enthusiast and makers alike to inspire and reference... More

Web Design

As this new media develops it is important to see what other creatives and designers are doing, how they are innovating, and where they are mutating and changing the nature of our online world. We present a series of resources that are weighted towards design and style rather than the coding and mechanics of web development... More

Zeitgeist

What is simmering in popular culture and making an impact on our little world. How can a website or cultural movement change the world? Who remembers the agony of pre-Google web searches, or the world prior to MP3 players, or even the explosion of peer-2-peer software. With emerging technologies and cultural developments we will try in our small way to help you keep your finger on the pulse... More

Articles

A series of our ramblings, essays and discourses on all things tee. With articles on the historic origins of the t-shirt, the classic white tee becoming an instant icon hitting the mainstream via Brando and Dean, the protocol and pitfalls of wearing these garments to a music gig, or simply how men's and women's t-shirt aspirations differ - we give a nod to it all. Come and take a butchers... More