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The Fragility of Time – Ignacio Canales Aracil

By Patternbank On May 16, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love these delicate sculptures from Spanish artist Ignacio Canales Aracil. The project titled, “The Fragility of Time”, involved collecting plants from gardens and nurseries then pressing them into these fragile sculptures. In return for using the flowers the Charity Foundation of each garden receives a percentage of the sales and each nursery and garden is credited when the sculptures are displayed. The process involves a certain amount of physical effort to press the flowers together without the use of any glue, a tradition although fragile that is made to last, some ancient collections of dried pressed flowers date from 500 years ago. For Aracil tradition is important in his work and the idea of preserving the flowers beauty through death. We think their beauty is certainly captured in a new form for years to come!

Wild About Flowers Nursery, Devon, UK

Evelyn Kasikov – Graphical Stitches

By Patternbank On May 16, 2013 · In Graphics

Graphic Designer Evelin Kasikov takes her work into the tactile realm of textile design by employing the craft of embroidery in creating her typographical illustrations. Patternbank discovered the Estonian designer at ‘Pick Me Up 2013’ with her embroidery workshop and supersize cross-stitch ‘Pick Me Up’ logo. Evelin has been employed on commissions such as giant wall designs for McGarryBowan’s London offices and illustrations for The Guardian, WIRED and The New York Times. Visit her website to see more.

Pick Me Up 2013 – Illustration and Contemporary Graphic Art Trends

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

Patternbank were at Pick Me Up, UK’s first annual contemporary graphic art fair at Somerset House, London. In it’s Fourth year now the show has grown to be a great place to spot new and upcoming talent with original works and prints available to purchase. Not only that there are various events and workshops to get involved in so altogether a great inspiring day out.

Patternbank highlights the strongest Illustrators, graphic artists and studios seen at the fair this year.

This year was another mass of creative workshops and inspirational content. Pick Me Up packs together the most exciting international talent from the wonderfully diverse field of graphic arts for an 11-day extravaganza of creative workshops, late-night art and music mash-ups, quirky family-fun events and interactive shopping spaces with original, affordable artwork and limited- edition prints.

Fatherless were on hand creating one-of-a-kind hand-printed images especially for Pick Me Up crowd, as well as creating prints, t-shirts, broadsides and handbills each day. Formed in 2010 and hailing from Rockford, Illinois, Fatherless is a collaborative print posse of artists, designers, graffiti writers and educators. All of their work consists of hand-screened, limited edition prints, and can best be described as, “a visual mixtape of creative shenagination.”

Katie draws inspiration from traditional scientific illustrations. Katie’s original work was made especially for this years Pick Me Up. Patternbank loved her whimsical studies of biological studies and scientific drawings.

Zhou Fan – Layered Dreamscape

By Patternbank On April 18, 2013 · In Inspiration

Chinese illustrator Zhou Fan has a distinct Japanese quality in his art and visual explorations. Fan explains ‘ My paintings are based on dreams that I had as a child of many many jellyfish floating in the sky, some of which fell to the ground on parachures and became mushrooms. These dreams had a strong impact on me, and I remember them vividly.‘ Patternbank love Fan’s amazing dreamscape visions that use colour, texture and strange subject matter which create some mesmerizing imagery.

Psychedelic Tropical Safari – Basement Jaxx

By Patternbank On April 17, 2013 · In Inspiration

If you’re looking for more print trend inspiration for Spring/Summer 2014, look no further than Basement Jaxx’s new video by Big Active’s Mat Maitland. This Psychedelic visual safari takes you on a real journey through some of the key prints themes coming through for S/S14. These include: Tropical Utopia and Scientific Nature from Patternbanks Spring/Summer 2014 Print report Part 1. Other trends translated in the video’s visual exploration include: Tribal Geometries, Fantastic Aqua-Life Earth + Cracks and Fantastic Safari from our Première Vision + Indigo S/S 2014 Print trend report.

The promo, co-directed with Natalia Stuyk, features Mat Maitland’s signature collage style along with specially made items by French hair stylist / fashion designer Charlie Le Mindu and make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench. Maitland also shot the sleeve image which similarly uses a Le Mindu headpiece. (Video at the foot of page)

Temari – A Work of Art

By Patternbank On March 26, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank discovered these incredible Temari on Pinterest via Roger Yorke, a dealer of antique ethnic textiles, specialising in Japanese Kimonos and textiles. Check out his other inspiring boards while your there, he has a feast of inspiration. The Temari here are by Nana Akua’s Grandma who is in her 90′s! You can see more stunning examples of her work on Akua’s dedicated flickr page. Patternbank are in total admiration of the time and skill that must of gone into making these beautiful works of art. We are sure you’ll be inspired by the hundreds of patterns found in these embroidered wonders.

London Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2013 – Print & Pattern Highlights – Part 2

By Patternbank On February 24, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you our second print trend highlight report on London’s recent Fall 2013 Ready-to-wear Fashion show. In this instalment we have again selected key designers showing the strongest print trends for Fall / Winter 2013. Keep an eye out for our reports on the Milan and Paris Shows which we will also be covering here at Patternbank.

Mary Katrantzou A/W 2013

Artistic Motifs - Painterly Scene - Photos Reengineered Nature – Shadowy Landscapes & Scenes - Monochrome Looks – Soft Looks and Smoky Prints – Full Panelled prints

Mary Katrantzou photos via Fashionising.com

Preen A/W 2013

Border Print Patterns – Flowing Spacial Prints – Pixelated Animal Skins -High Contrast Effects - Blurred Tarten – Whimsical Winter Borders

Preen photos via Fashionising.com

Issa A/W 2013

Geometric Structures – Tapestry Prints - Bohemia Pattern - 60s and 70s Print references – Painted and Abstract All-over Prints – Bold Graphic Repeats

Issa photos via Fashionising.com

Tom Ford A/W 2013

Abstract Floral Designs - Tapestry Reworks - Graphic Impact with Sequin Statements – Optical Plays – Tribal Folk Pattern Twists

Tom Ford photos via Fashionising.com

Louise Gray A/W 2013

Clashing Pattern Layouts – Oversized 80s Inspired Prints - Glamorous Graphic Impact – Free Spirited Geometrics – Over Sized Bold Pattern

Louise Gray photos via fashionising.com

Matthew Williamson A/W 2013

Opulent Eclectic Prints – Chevrons and Border Prints – Intense Autumn Vintage Blooms – Lux Tapestry References - Rich Bohemian Print Looks

Matthew Williamson photos via Fashionising.com

Peter Pilotto A/W 2013

Bold Kaleidoscopic Prints – 3-D Printed Form - Structural Pattern Plays – Mirrored Pattern – Lattice Effects

Peter Pilotto photos via Fashionising.com

Première Vision + Indigo – Autumn/Winter 2013/14 – Print Trend Report PDF Download

By Patternbank On November 15, 2012 · In Trend Forecasts

In this new extensive PDF report, Patternbank brings you the essential Autumn/Winter 2013/14 print trend information seen at September’s Première Vision and Indigo shows in Paris. Our trend team were on hand to capture all the seasonal key points from the show. This new report brings you the key print trend insights from the show, making this report a indispensable intelligence tool for your seasonal print developments.

12 key print trends for Autumn/Winter 2013/14
54 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence
Over 200 on trend hand-picked colour images
Première Vision & Indigo print trend insights
Seasonal print mood & print direction pages for each trend
Première Vision Colour trends for A/W 2013/14 with TCX Pantone references
Colour breakdowns for each 12 print trends
Clean and visually inspiring layout
Special launch price – £15 (approx. $24) via PayPal

This 54 page report includes 12 inspirational print trends :-

Optical Day / Urban Metropolis / Midnight Garden / Italian Renaissance / Multiplied Nature / Disguised Vision / Indonesian Craft / Historical Adornment / Humanist Traveller / Lookalike Laces / Colourful Vibrations / Japanese Micro Pattern

Whether you are a small print studio, independent freelance designer, manufacturer or clothing line, this extensive report will give you a real insight into the most important print trends for Autumn/Winter 2013/14. This new improved PDF report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.