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Hollis Brown Thornton – Memories

By Patternbank On May 8, 2013 · In Inspiration

Dealing with themes of memory and change, Thornton uses family photos, pop culture, world events, and outdated media to illustrate the modern relevance of these past objects and events. The use of erasure and fragmentation represent memory’s imperfections. Pixelation and computer manipulation represent the physical world merging with the digital, as the digital world is one of contemporary society’s recent cultural evolutions. The marker drawings represent the accumulation of things that were once valid but have lost their original importance. The drawings represent the paradox of what to do with things that were once meaningful yet no longer serve the same purpose. Check more on his website or Flickr.

Pattern Boundaries – Julie Alpert

By Patternbank On April 24, 2013 · In Print + Pattern

‘Black pattern watercolours’ are the mixed media exploration of physical pattern boundaries by Seattle based artist Julie Alpert. Patternbank are loving Julie’s playful studies of individual pattern and the relationship between their outer boundaries. Mixing watercolour, ink and permanent marker these beautifully created works are of great inspiration. If you happen to be in Seattle over the next couple of days we recommend dropping by Soil Art gallery where Julie is exhibiting until the 27th April.

Sarah Mazzetti – Graphic Collage

By Patternbank On March 26, 2013 · In Graphics

This collection of Graphic Collages by Sarah Mazzetti caught our eye this week. The Bologna based artist who’s better known for her bold and vibrant poster designs, was trained in Communication (Bachelors Degree) at Bologna University and in Illustration at IED Milan. She’s been freelance since 2009 and has collaborated with magazines such as GQ Italy and L’Europeo. Mazzetti has since joined forces with Guilia Sagramola and Cristina Dizioni to form Tiara, an illustration and comics label with an enviable list of clients, including the creatively inspiring magazine Anorak. Patternbank loves her energetic collage style and the hand drawn quality of her graphics, see her full range of posters and art at her website.

Joanie Lemercier – Light Projection And 3D Mapping

By Patternbank On March 19, 2013 · In Inspiration

French visual artist Joanie Lemercier is a master of illusion with his 3D art and light trickery. With a background in graphic design he went on to form Antivj a team of visual artists specializing in audiovisual projects, installations and stage design, exhibiting at venues ranging from clubs to international galleries and festivals. Some of his personal work includes 3D paper and card pyramids attached to the wall creating a textural canvas’s onto which Lemercier projects light, animating his geometric landscape and tricking the eye. See his website for more inspiring projects.

Kinrisu – Felt Tip Pen Dream World

By Patternbank On January 30, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank are in love with these beautiful, crazy, abstract felt tip pen drawings by a young French girl from Paris who goes by the name of Kinrisu. We love their bright primary colours, mad abstract forms and intricate patterns. Go check her Flickr page for much more fine pen work.

Contemporary Figure Paintings – Erik Jones

By Patternbank On January 27, 2013 · In Inspiration

These amazing traditionally worked illustrations are the creations of Brooklyn based artist Erik Jones aka ‘The Iris On’. His painted portraits are brought to life with unexpected abstract elements and geometric configurations. Preferring to by-pass digital means, Jones has a more old school approach and works with coloured pencil, water colour, acrylic and oils to create each piece. Patternbank love his vibrant colour plays and beautifully studied detail in these original looking illustrations.

Valerie Roybal – Vintage Collage

By Patternbank On January 23, 2013 · In Inspiration

We are loving these collages by Valerie Roybal who currently lives and works in Albuquerque. Her work is primarily inspired by vintage, salvaged, and collected materials which she finds at flea markets and antique shops. Much of her work consists of layered surfaces: bits and pieces from discarded books and magazines, handwritten letters and receipts, obsolete reference material, thrift store textiles, and mysterious random pieces. Check more of her beautiful work check out her website or her Flickr page.

Chad Wys – Experimentation in Composition, Colour and Form

By Patternbank On January 16, 2013 · In Inspiration

Chad Wys is a visual concept artist, designer and writer who lives and works in Illinois. These artworks entitled ‘Constellation’ are an experimentation in composition, colour and form. We like the subtle pastel colour palettes and the geometric interactions of the shapes and lines, simple yet very effective. You can check out Chad’s other Artworks (many completely different from these) on his website.