Bombay Sapphire Artist's Edition: Maggie Enterrios
Packaging Illustration
Illustration: Maggie Enterrios
Design: Knockout
Bombay Sapphire Artist's Edition label artwork by Maggie Enterrios.
Below, artist Maggie Enterrios alongside bottle artwork.
Below, artist Maggie Enterrios alongside bottle artwork.
THE BRIEF
I was tapped by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE to illustrate a new limited-edition label, inspired by the 100% sustainably sourced botanicals at the heart of its iconic gin, highlighting the brand’s mission to pioneer a more sustainable future.
Bombay Sapphire Artist's Edition label artwork by Maggie Enterrios. Photo courtesy Bombay Sapphire.
THE DESIGN PROCESS
Bombay Sapphire Artist's Edition bottle atop monochrome artwork
I illustrated the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE botanicals at different growth stages,
from seeds to blossoms to flowers in full bloom.
from seeds to blossoms to flowers in full bloom.
I wanted the design to feel like looking through the bottle straight into the soul of the gin: its botanical make-up. The design is meant to be a representation of the taste and a celebration of aromatics, all intertwined and bursting with movement. I wanted to focus on the entirety of the botanical – the fruits, rinds, and husks, all the way to the roots and the leaves.
Sketches of Bombay Sapphire's iconic botanicals
I was inspired by the connection that BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has with its suppliers and growers, and I loved hearing the stories of where their botanicals are sourced. The whole project resonated with me deeply – to me, it felt like a way to honour craftsmanship. The craft of the farmers who grow the botanicals, the craft that goes into the vapour infusion process and the craft of creating a meticulous piece of artwork.
Early sketches and considerations
The final tapestry illustration is a contemporary botanical scene filled with movement.
I exaggerated the gradient, so deeper blues are evident towards the top. The darker color gives more contrast to areas with the heaviest text and allows the bottle's logo to stand out better from such detailed artwork.
Files were finalized in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
FINAL ARTWORK
Final tapestry artwork by Maggie Enterrios
Bombay Sapphire Artist's Edition bottle, label artwork by Maggie Enterrios. Featuring tapestry background.
Thanks to the brand’s commitment to sustainable gin-making from farming to bottling, the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE distillery was awarded ‘Outstanding’ by BREEAM (the world’s leading environmental assessment for buildings). The distillery uses 100% renewable energy, achieving the Carbon Trust Standard, with all waste recycled or converted into energy. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is environmentally conscious throughout, with every bottle made with its iconic 100% recyclable blue glass and label crafted from certified sustainable paper.
Behind-the-scenes with Maggie Enterrios
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin features 100% sustainably sourced botanicals and works closely with suppliers and growers, not only for direct access to the finest ingredients, but also to support their development. This process was the inspiration behind the label design – celebrating not just the responsibly sourced botanicals, but also the creativity and collaboration behind the gin-making process.
The 10 botanicals, which include juniper from Tuscany, coriander from Morocco, lemon peel from Spain and cubeb berries from Java, are hand selected by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Master of Botanicals Alessandro Garneri to create the gin’s fresh, bright taste. He says: “It’s our responsibility to care as much about the farmers and their communities as we do the botanicals they grow and harvest for BOMBAY SAPPHIRE. By looking after their well-being and investing in sustainable farming practices, we are helping to protect the environment and their livelihoods for generations to come.”
This stunning limited edition is the perfect addition to hosting or gifting, particularly over the festive season. The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Artist’s Edition bottle is available now. Image Courtesy Bombay Sapphire.
Thank you for viewing.
This project was one of my all-time favorites to work on.
This project was one of my all-time favorites to work on.
-Maggie
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