These amazingly powerful, experimental drawings and paintings are the creations of Tosha Albor. Tosha is a visual artist born in Manila and currently based in San Francisco. She completed a BTEC in Fine Art at the University for the Creative Arts in Canterbury, UK. In her work she embrasses the act of construction and deconstruction, with the addition of mark-making and free flowing narratives being another important factor driving her paintings. See more of her work on her site toshaalbor.com
Initially started as a series of sketches in 2002, Elizabeth Lecourt has developed ‘Les Robes Geographques’ into a collection of garments created from folded maps to represent the wearer’s habitat and identity. Born in Oloron Saint Marie, France in 1972, Lecourt has spent many years studying in the U.K. at both Central St. Martins and the R.C.A. Her work also includes drawings , embroidery and paintings which can be viewed on her website.
When is a map not a map?, when it is created by Federico Cortese. He explains “In these drawings, the invention of the map of a city is only a pretext. Gradually, by changing the shapes, colors and the hierarchy of associations between the various elements I explore the possibilities of changing this language increasingly moving away from its original meaning.” Find more of Frederico’s excellent work on Behance.
We’ve seen a massive trend in the use of objects to build visual images and photographic portraits. The Patternbank team spotted these amazing unconventional portraits recently. Artist Guy Whitby, aka WorkByKnight(WBN) is the creative mastermind behind these mesmerizing visual statements. Using anything from crochet elements, keyboard keys and discarded buttons to recreate celebrities, paintings, landscapes and animals in these hands on art pieces.
These quirky illustrations are the work of Australian born artist James Gulliver Hancock. The Big Apple is one place that is not short of beautiful architecture. Jame’s detailed architectural sketches depict whole streets and singled out buildings. His artworks have a unique style that brings life and soul into bricks and mortar. Check out his visual diary blog to see more of NYC illustrations and more prints for sale, and his website to see his full portfolio.
French Graffiti Artist Nelio transforms grey urban walls all over the world with these abstract spray painted masterpieces. His work is Graffiti rooted but incorporates elements of art history, illustration, lettering, architecture and graphic design. We like how the walls become part of the art along with his beautiful use of colour and composition. Check his Flickr page out for much more.
Patternbank brings you the key print highlights from the recent London Fashion Week catwalk shows. In this first instalment we’ve edited down the strongest print trend highlights for Spring/Summer 2013. Watch out for Part 2 which will follow shortly. Also keep an eye out for our print highlight report on the Milan and Paris Shows which we will also be covering here at Patternbank.
Antoni and Alison photos via Fashionising.com
Matthew Williamson photos via Fashionising.com
Mary Katrantzou photos via Fashionising.com
Preen photos via Style.com
Antoni and Alison photos via Fashionising.com
Aminaka Wilmont photos via Fashionising.com
Giles photos via Fashionising.com
These entrancing colourful symmetrical patterns are the work of Romanian graphic artist Ania Greog. Greog’s work was first inspired by mandalas, which she discovered through the work of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung. Ania started to experiment and develop her individual graphic style during her studies in psychology at university. Patternbank love the way she plays with intricate geometric forms to create a powerful mix of colour and pattern. See more of her work on her tumblr site.
