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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

Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 – Print & Pattern Highlights

By Patternbank On April 19, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank have compiled a quick highlight post of some of the strongest prints seen at the recent Australian Fashion Week (MBFWA) Spring/Summer 2013 shows.

Photos Via MBFWA & Vogue Australia

Jonathan McCree – Ever Changing Landscapes

By Patternbank On February 19, 2013 · In Inspiration

Jonathan McCree’s landscape paintings take us on an uncharted journey where he plays with scale, colour and perspective. Canvases are torn and cut up then re-assembled so that traditional devices such as foreground, middle and distance become redundant creating a picture with many interesting levels. McCree studied at the University of Sussex and has exhibited world-wide including Art Miami and Palm Beach Art Fair. You can see more of his work at jonathanmccree.com

New York Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2013 – Print Highlights – Part 1

By Patternbank On February 13, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the highlights from New York A/W 2013 Fashion Week. This is the first instalment where we have selected designers showing key print trends for Fall / Winter 2013. Watch out for Part 2 which will follow shortly and the up and coming London, Milan and Paris Shows which we will also be covering here at Patternbank.

Thakoon A/W 2013

Photographic Floral Collage – Pattern Patchwork – Dark Studies – Dandelion Prints - Ethereal Foliage – Dark Romantic Florals

Thakoon photos via Fashionising.com

Suno A/W 2013

Folk Borders – Art Nouveau References - Stylized Repeats – Positive/Negative Colour Plays - Medieval Tapestry Patterns

Suno photos via Fashionising.com

Tracy Reese A/W 2013

Floral Motifs – Deconstructed Paisley Elements – Plaid Plays – High Contrast Combos – Deep & Rich Saturated Colour – Intense Pattern Mixes

Tracy Reese photos via Fashionising.com

Mara Hoffman A/W 2013

Colourful Kaleidoscope References - Neon Folk Looks – Tribal Pattern Injection – Peacock Prints – Twisted Psychedelic Pattern

Mara Hoffman photos via Fashionising.com

BCBG Max Azria A/W 2013

Hand Painted Lace – Kaleidoscope Pattern build ups - Silhouette Henna Prints – High Contrast pattern – Linear Pattern plays

BCBG Max Azria photos via Vogue.com

Alexandre Hercovitch A/W 2013

Exotic Florals - Abstracted Prints – Muted but Romantic Colour plays – Slightly Dark Exotic Prints – Linear Open Pattern

Alexandre Hercovitch photos via Fashionising.com

Part 2 of Patternbank’s New York Print & Pattern Highlight report will be live shortly.

Linn Olofsdotter – Fantasy Lands

By Patternbank On December 27, 2012 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love illustrator Linn Olofsdotter’s distinct style where she incorporates beautiful detailed areas with intense colour and dream-like imagery. Linn is from Sweden and has worked in advertising and graphic design in Europe and the US and now has begun working independently creating artwork. Some of her clients in the fashion, advertising and editorial fields include Oilily, La Perla and Bon Magazine. See more of Linn’s work at linn.olofsdotter.com

Daniel Brown – Digital Floral Art

By Patternbank On December 3, 2012 · In Inspiration

Daniel Brown is a highly talented designer, programmer and artist, who has worked for an impressive client list including Selfridges & Co, Le Printemps Paris, Mulberry, Victoria & Albert Museum, Conran Architects, Nick Knight Studio, Sony and Dazed and Confused. Part of Brown’s work is in generative animation where patterns grow, develop and mutate within a set of programmed rules. In an exhibition at the V&A called Decode, Brown was commissioned to create a three-story high generative flower work. The petals of the flowers are generated textures derived from works from the museum archive including William Morris textiles and Kimono fabrics. You can see more of Daniel Brown’s highly creative work at danielbrowns.com and his company play-create.com.

New York Fashion Week – Spring/Summer 2013 – Print Highlights – Part 1

By Patternbank On September 13, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the highlights from New York Fashion Week. This is the first instalment where we have selected designers showing key print trends for Spring / Summer 2013. Watch out for Part 2 which will follow shortly and the up and coming London, Milan and Paris Shows which we will also be covering here at Patternbank. Part 2 now live – view it here.

Thakoon S/S 2013

Chinoiserie Inspired – Heavy Brocades – Silhouette Foliage – Humming Birds – Canary Yellow

Thakoon photos via Vogue.com

Suno S/S 2013

Floral Mixes – Foulard Pattern – Floral Sprigs – Country Chic – Metallic Sheen – Burnt Orange and Prairie Blue

Suno photos via Vogue.com

Phillip Lim S/S 2013

Checked Overlays – Plaid Combined Florals – Cut-up Mixes – Allover Florals – Dark Backgrounds – Rock Chic

Phillip Lim photos via Vogue.com

Peter Som S/S 2013

Clustered Ditsys – Bold Colour Combos – Abstract Florals – Faded Florals – Chevron Patterns

Peter Som photos via Vogue.com

Derek Lam S/S 2013

Repeated Geometrics – Sportswear Chic – Crochet and Macrame Looks – Madras Checks and Plaids

Derek Lam photos via Vogue.com

Custo Barcelona S/S 2013

Bold Geometrics – Pattern Mix Ups – Textured Fabric Patchworks – Embroidered and Embellished – Neon Brights

Custo Barcelona photos via Fashionising.com

Multiple Exposure Portraits 2.0 – Christoffer Relander

By Patternbank On July 13, 2012 · In Inspiration

These amazing portraits are the work of graphic designer and self-taught Finnish photographer Christoffer Relander. The Patternbank team were stunned by his creative experimentation that generate these double and triple exposure images. Heavy contrast adjustment help blend nature and human form in these fascinating photo artworks. Using his trusted Nikon D700 and some skillful work in iLightroom editing suite, Relander creates a series of beautifully captivating statements.