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Amrei Hofstätter – Japan Inspired Digital Design

By Patternbank On January 17, 2013 · In Print + Pattern

Berlin based Artist/ Illustrater Amrei Hofstätter is a self admitted Origami obsessive. The Japanese paper art is evident in her work, adding the charateristic shapes and dimension. The idea of misbalance and imperfection serves as inspiration, and her interest in Freud’s idea of the ‘uncanny’ and the human psyche, fuel her desire to create a feeling of irritation within the viewer, evoking something inside they were not yet aware of. Patternbank loved fashion designer Manish Arora’s heavily embellished, futuristic collection Amrei collaborated with in A/W 11/12. Visit her website to see more.

Estela A. Cuadro – A Fantasy Wonderland Of Illustration

By Patternbank On January 15, 2013 · In Inspiration, Print + Pattern

Argentinian artist and illustrator Estela A. Cuadro allows her love of music to help her become introspective and find inspiration from within.Estella feels it nourishes her imagination and motivates creativity. Drawing became an important part of her life as young as five, and her parents encouraged her to take influence from other painters and artists. After graduating from a graphic design course at the University of Buenos Aires, Estela took up illustration professionally. Her mentor Silvia Mato has helped her to discover a sensual side of her creativity and how to develop an energy within her work. Patternbank love Estela’s use of colour bleeding and sweeping lines which create movement and character. To see Estella’s extensive portfolio of art and publications visit her website.

Maya Hayuk – Kaleidoscopic Artistry

By Patternbank On January 9, 2013 · In Inspiration, Print + Pattern

Ukrainian-American multi skilled artist Maya Hayuk has caught Patternbank’s eye this week . Bold colour and striking pattern are characteristic in her paintings, prints, designs, drawings and photography. Collaborating with other artists, Hayuk has produced large scale artworks in the form of murals, scattered globally from the USA to China. With film and music also featuring in her extensive portfolio, there’s a kaleidoscope of Hayuk’s creativity to be discovered online.

Tali Furman – Art, Print and Textiles

By Patternbank On January 3, 2013 · In Print + Pattern

Originally from Tel Aviv, Israel Tali Furman is now based in London, UK where she is studying for her MA in Textiles at The Royal College of Art. This set of prints belong to a small collection that are inspired by distortion, demolishing details and a lost memory, Tali’s prints deal with the boundaries of art, print and textiles. See more of her inspiring work at talifurman.com

Klaus Haapaniemi – Festive Feast

By Patternbank On December 21, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

With Christmas almost upon us, the Patternbank team thought we’d share these festive illustrations by Finnish designer Klaus Haapaniemi. Artist Klaus Haapaniemi and designer Mia Wallenius founded their design studio together back in January 2010. Their design approach is influenced by nature, Finnish folklore, fantasy and traditional decorative arts with a modern twist. Feast your eyes on their stunning creations.

The Patternbank team wish you all a Happy Christmas and fantastic new year !

Nathalie Du Pasquier – Memphis Group Visionary

By Patternbank On December 17, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Nathalie du Pasquier is a founding member of The Memphis Group which was an influential Italian design and architecture group. In the period from 1981 – 1987 they designed Post Modern furniture, fabrics, ceramics, glass and metal objects. When the band broke in 1987 she devoted herself almost exclusively to painting. To find out much more about this groundbreaking designer visit her website. To see some of the incredible work by the Memphis Group check out this Flickr Page.

Designer Highlight – Amelia Graham

By Patternbank On December 6, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Patternbank would love to share these wonderful designs from freelance textile designer Amelia Graham. Since graduating from Chelsea College of Art she has successfully worked with clients including Anthropologie, BCBG Max Azria, Calvin Klein, DKNY, DVF, H&M, Paul & Joe and Topshop. During that time she has lived in Paris and now lives and works in London. Her design work shows a great love and interest in architecture, science and nature. Take a look at more of her beautiful prints at ameliagraham.com and society6.com where her designs can be bought on various products and on pinterest where her inspirations are collected.

Petra Börner – Nordic Romance

By Patternbank On December 4, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Artist and illustrator Petra Börner was introduced to a career in design as an assistant in an animation and illustration studio. After studying Fashion in London, Börner went on to launch her own fashion label, Rosetta but was ultimately drawn back to her true passion of illustration, and has gone on to produce designs ranging from crockery and fabrics to book covers and gift wrap. This Swedish born, London based designer has retained her Nordic roots and its influence is characteristic in her art. See more from Petra Börner at her website.