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New Narratives Forgotten Imagery by Dawn Gardner

By Patternbank On May 16, 2012 · In Graphics

Fresh new talent from 2011 Graduate Dawn Gardner, she specialises in all forms of Print Based Graphic Design & Illustration, with a keen interest in Collage, Typography, Editorial Design and Book Making/Binding as well as exploring the overlapping boundaries of Print and Digital Media. We are particularly liking the Aztec Pattern Collection which you can get on Society 6, great colours, pattern and textures. She has a passion for collage both digital and hand rendered and finds beauty in recycling forgotten imagery into new narratives. Go check her website for more great work. A great career awaits we’re sure.

Matt Wisniewski – Futur Couture

By Patternbank On May 14, 2012 · In Inspiration

Matt Wisniewski’s work is so hauntingly beautiful we just had to feature him here on Patternbank. His background is in graphic design and as a web developer but he has a remarkable talent for visual art too. Wisniewski creates these stunning original collages by using various photoshop techniques. This group is from his portfolio aptly named Futur Couture.

Gregory by Gregory Parkinson for Made in Kind at Anthropologie

By Patternbank On May 11, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Patternbank just love this new collection by LA based designer Gregory Parkinson. The line Gregory will be part of a new range at Anthropologie called Made in Kind, a new platform for introducing designer collections at the chain. Parkinson’s signature tie-dye, mixed with print and eclectic colour sits perfectly in Anthropologies stores alongside a host of other talents such as Bryon Lars, Charlotte Taylor, Rachel Rose and Tracey Reese. Parkinson is originally from the UK and has been making his mark in sunny California since 1996. His talent and love for textiles and print is clearly evident and this collection is sure to be a big hit.

Fluid Complexity – Joshua M. Smith

By Patternbank On May 2, 2012 · In Graphics

Hydro74 is a respected Orlando based designer, otherwise known as Joshua M. Smith. Hydro74 is a master of achieving smooth fluid lines within his work and swears by drawing everything by hand first. The computer aided vector process comes after Smith is happy with the final sketched artwork. Patternbank love these latest artworks, where halftone pattern, complex vector form and overlaid colour blend together to create a collection of powerful visual images. Hydro74.com

Marit Fujiwara – Sculptured Contours

By Patternbank On April 19, 2012 · In Inspiration

Marit Fujiwara graduated from Chelsea College of Art and Design in 2009 and then set up her company Tanana Takite. Specialising in mixed media and constructive textiles, she creates some really unique pieces that push the boundaries between Art, Craft and Design. She adopts an experimental attitude towards materials, combining traditional printing techniques with embroidery and fabric manipulation. As a keen illustrator, she bases her work on drawing allowing fluidity to her garments projecting the idea of movement and time. You can see some really beautiful pieces on her Flickr page including some amazing one off wedding dresses. We’d love to know what she is creating now.

Tata Christiane – Magical Realism

By Patternbank On March 26, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Tata Christiane is a fashion and costume label founded by Julie Bourgeois and Hanrigabriel. This particular collection titled Magic Realism was inspired by the book One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Marquez. As they put it, “This new collection explores this country, the city of mirrors and the subjectivity of reality to propose a world, according to a particular perception. In the complexity of times. This collection will turn around mocked mood, mixture of fabrics and motives. Feathers and froufou. Fantastic and marvellous. And Humour.” Patternbank love all the collage mix of prints and fabrics with that touch of humour.

Catwalk Print Trends – Autumn/Winter 2012 Part 2

By Patternbank On March 21, 2012 · In Catwalks, Trend Forecasts

Patternbank brings you it’s second ‘Catwalk Print Trends’ round-up for A/W 2012. Covering all the shows from New York, London, Milan and Paris, we bring you the key looks that are sure to influence the season. These reports aim to give you a concise overview of the most influential print trends emerging from the recent catwalk season.

Collage of Art

Art statements – Collage expression – Abstract art forms – Patchwork forms – Texture plays – Exaggerated knits and appliqués – Spliced and overprinted form – Overlaid pattern – Varied art references

Antoni and Alison, Ferna Yamamoto, Bernhard Willhelm, Antonio Marras, Bernhard Willhelm, Luke Brooks, Michael Van Der Ham, Dries Van Noten, Antoni and Alison. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Jewelled

Oversize Jewels – Gold ornament – Bejewelled Tweed – Mirrored Holographic’s – Sequin Charmed – Costume crystals – Photographic prints - Visual opulence

Antoni and Alison, Dolce and Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Matthew Williamson, Louise Gray, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Eastern Tribe

Brocaded silks - Oriental motifs – Modern Eastern plays – Pattern and motif blends – Jacquard and embroidered details – Gold and metallic threads and print effects – Ornate dragon and bird motif use

Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen, Vivienne Tam, Jason Wu, Dries Van Noten, Barbara Bui, Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Embellished

Golden ecclesiastical - Glistening brocades - Metallic and burnished gold looks – Elaborately embellished – Cross stitch and Tapestry work – Pearl studded looks - Pearlescent shades – Opulent gold

Dolce and Gabbana, Collette Dinnigan, Barbara Bui, Valentino, Balmain, Temperly, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Kinder Aggugini. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Graphic impact

Street Art beauty – Graphic symbol & icon use – Sprayed visual marks – Large scale art – Airbrushed visuals – Graphic havoc – Cut and paste looks – Typography pattern – Vivid colour use

Antoni and Alison, Ashish, Gaultier, Bernard Willheim, Luke Brooks, Manish Arora, Louise Gray, Manish Arora, Balenciaga. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Spacecraft Studio – New Backing Cloth Paintings

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

Spacecraft Studio is a printmaking studio set up based in Melbourne, Australia with an e-store selling products they produce. The studio itself is a hub of creative activity with projects in Fashion, T-shirts, Interiors and Art. The end result of all this printing is a backing cloth which itself then turns into paintings available to buy. These Backing Cloth Paintings show traces of past projects resulting in some spectacular compositions with layers of colour and imagery. We want one! spacecraftaustralia.com