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Susan Chrysler White – Powerful Pattern and Form

By Patternbank On January 14, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love these paintings by Iowa artist Susan Chrysler White. Susan experiments with a variety of techniques, printing and pouring paint to create intense layers and depth in her paintings. Explorations in the bilateral Roscharch-like image and organic inspired figures can be found hidden within decorative elements of her work. The result is real vibrancy and powerful plays with pattern and form, mixing elements of sculpture and movement. Check out more of her work and incredible 3D-like chandeliers at susanchryslerwhite.com

Xochi Solis – Molecular Collage

By Patternbank On January 9, 2013 · In Inspiration

Wonderful mixed-media collage here by Austin, Texas based artist Xochi Solis. In addition to her studio practice, she is also the Director of Events and Public Programming at the Visual Arts Center, University of Texas at Austin. We love the way she builds up the different elements of mixed-media, one on top of each other to resemble some sort of layered molecular structure. Find more of her captivating work on her website.

Jenny Odell – Humanity Seen From The Stars

By Patternbank On January 8, 2013 · In Inspiration

San Francisco based artist Jenny Odell facinates and inspires with her collection of satallite view art. With a MFA in design from the San Francisco Art Institute and a BA in English Literature, Odell has featured work in the Google Headquaters and Les Recontres D’Arles in France, and has appeared in numerous magazines and publications. ‘In all of these prints, I collect things that I’ve cut out from Google Satellite View,-parking lots, silos, landfills, waste ponds. The view from a satellite is not a human one, nor is it one we were ever really meant to see. But it is precisely from this inhuman point of view that we are able to read our own humanity, in all of its tiny, repetitive marks upon the face of the earth. From this view, the lines that make up basketball courts and the scattered blue rectangles of swimming pools become like hieroglyphs that say: people were here’. Feast your eyes on more from her portfolio on her website.

Fractured Anime – John Chae

By Patternbank On January 3, 2013 · In Graphics, Inspiration

‘New Levels’ is an experimental collection of work by John Chae. Here Chae mixes surreal Pop art techniques with anime visuals to create a real modern twist on Escher style. The Patternbank team love the fresh new aesthetic and fractured effects created in these mesmerizing artworks. Chae was born in Boulder, Colorado but grew up in Seoul, Korea. He studied painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art and after graduating moved to Brooklyn.

Delicate Digital Fusion – Ysabel LeMay

By Patternbank On December 29, 2012 · In Inspiration

These beautiful and delicate photographic collages are the inspirational work of Ysabel LeMay. LeMay lives in Naples, Florida where she finds the tranquility to focus on her art. Recently, she has been drawing the attention of the New York city art scene. She collaborates with Interior designers, architects, art dealers and art galleries in major cities such as New York, Chicago and Miami. Ysabel explains “Each branch, each flower, each leaf is photographed and positioned one by one. Every insect, every plant, every bird that I capture with my lens has an individuality that I want to enhance and share with the viewer. I believe it is often in the simple details wherein lies divinity.” See more of her stunning work at ysabellemay.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 !

Takahiro Kimura – Human Spirit

By Patternbank On December 18, 2012 · In Inspiration

Takahiro Kimura collages are unique portrayals of the fragility of the human soul. Through colour, pattern, texture and a certain amount of distortion his subjects come to life showing the complicated nature of the human spirit. Kimura’s collages are made by cutting up photos which are then rearranged and worked into with intense colour and detail. Patternbank loved looking through his variety of work at faceful.jp

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.