Collage | Patternbank - Print, Pattern + Graphics Inspiration

Currently viewing the tag: "Collage"

Sebastian Wahl – Sacred Geometry and Shamanic Visions

By Patternbank On December 4, 2012 · In Inspiration

Sebastian Wahl uses hand made papers that he has been collecting since as early as 1992. Searching, collecting and cataloguing is a large part of the process that he loves. He meticulously isolates the images from their original reality by cutting them out using an x-acto knife and then injects them into a new reality with the help of glue, he then places the selected images between multiple layers of clear resin building a collage time capsule in 3-dimensions. Check out more Kaleidoscopic creations on his website.

Layered Silhouettes – Tom Gallant

By Patternbank On December 1, 2012 · In Inspiration

London based artist Tom Gallant uses his mastery in the traditional Japanese paper crafts or Kiri-gami and Origami, to create these fascinating images. After studying in graphic design, Gallant continued his education in fine art at Camberwell School of art, and gaining a fellowship at The Royal Academy Schools. Using pages from pornographic magazines, Gallant explores our fascination with pornography and the division of the sexes in the late 19 century. These images are hidden within his feathery depictions of wildlife and pattern. A selection of his work is currently being exhibited alongside 31 other paper cutting artists in ‘The First Cut’, at Manchester Art Gallery until 27th Jan 2013.

Jennifer Davis – Illustrative Charm

By Patternbank On November 26, 2012 · In Inspiration

Jennifer Davis’ outstanding creativity achieves a whimsical beauty in her illustrations. With the use of layers of paint which are sanded between applications, Davis manages to create ghostly images. This technique allows line and paint to be revealed through the layers to compose the finished artwork. Patternbank love the life and personality Davis is able to inject into her characters, feast you eyes on more of her work on her website.

Illustrated Beauty – Riikka Sormunen

By Patternbank On November 23, 2012 · In Inspiration

Finnish-born illustrator Riikka Sormunen employs her characteristic detailed painting style to create these beautiful, pattern-rich illustrations. Her artwork features a strong textile element which involves heavily layered collage-style images that draw the eye into this intriguing world. Find more of Sormunen’s illustrations on her website.

Eva Isaksen – Nature in Layers

By Patternbank On November 22, 2012 · In Inspiration

Inspired by nature, organic forms and repetition, Eva Isaksen primarly works with thin papers, where she prints, draws, cuts up and mixes layers of beautiful delicate imagery on to her canvas. The result is these wonderful paintings and drawings that explore a love of colour, line, material, space and form. Isaksen likes to explore how art as a process is changing and growing just like the natural world that inspires her. Patternbank love the printed quality to her work and the hidden patterns that emerge on to the canvas. You can see more of her work at evaisaksen.com

Collage Meets Pattern – Madame Gilles

By Patternbank On November 13, 2012 · In Inspiration

These amazing collaged masterpieces are the creative work of Montreal based artist Madame Gilles. Her cut and paste work has been popping up around the streets of Montreal lately and Patternbank are loving her intense pattern and photo entangled work. Check out more of Madame Gilles work on her inspiring collage pieces on Tumblr.

Barry McGee – Fusing Imagery

By Patternbank On November 12, 2012 · In Graphics

Patternbank love Barry McGee’s unique personal style of fusing together found and invented imagery along with tags and assorted objects. Influenced by Mexican muralists, tramp art, the graffiti artists of the 70′s and 80′s and the San Francisco Beat poets, he creates a unique visual language. McGee, also known by his street name, Twist, is acclaimed for his work in the street and for his painted installations in galleries, museums and art festivals around the world. You can see more of his work at the Prism Gallery in California where he exhibited earlier this year.

Affordable Art Fair London – Artist Highlights

By Patternbank On November 3, 2012 · In Inspiration

The Patternbank team visited London’s Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park last weekend. The Affordable Art Fair’s formula is simple, yet unique: a relaxed, inspiring environment and lots of good quality contemporary art. In this post we give a quick snapshot of our favorite finds whilst walking the show. Check the website for dates and info on other global cities that the fair is visiting.