Patternbank are loving Finnish born illustrator Kustaa Saksi. We’ve been tracking his creative explorations over the last couple of years and has already collaborated with the likes of Nike, Levi’s, Issey Miyake, Playstation and recently Montecore’s S/S 13 collection. Saksi’s fantastical worlds of playful, paradoxical and psychedelic atmospheres have a unique visual look through pattern,texture and graphic form. See more of his amazing work at kustaasaksi.com
These quirky, oddball illustrations are the work of Netherlands based art studio Patswerk. Situated in The Hague, Patswerk was founded in 2008 by long time friends Ramon Avelino, Rogier Mulder and Lex van Tol. The studio collective use playful, surreal, complex compositions that mix an array of everyday objects in fresh colourful statements. See more of their unique and fun work at the recently updated website patswerk.nl.
Bryan Nash Gill’s strikingly beautiful prints reveal the true complexity of nature through the growth patterns of tree trunks. Gill cuts massive cross-sections of tree trunks, meticulously inks the surface and then transfers the ink on to handmade paper revealing these beautiful prints. For more of Gill’s captivating studies of nature including abstract sculptures, works on paper, and installations check out bryannashgill.com
Suzanna Fields explores the spontaneity of paint through a combination of innovative experimental techniques, “I extrude, pour, drip, spill, spray, cut up, brush on and draw with paint and ink in my paintings”, to create these huge scale pieces. Interactions between paints ad inks create pieces full of organic depth, texture and vibrant patterns. See more of her work at suzannafields.com
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.
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
| Long ago when mobile phones were the size of houses and the closest thing to the internet was the loading screens on a zx spectrum. There was a kid who could almost always be found scribbling away. Conjuring up imagery of anything and everything from hyper advanced cars to magnificent beasts. That kid was Scott Balmer. After graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone college of Art & Design in Scotland, Balmer started life as a freelance illustrator and has never looked back since. Patternbank is digging Scott’s trippy graphic explorations in colour and pattern. With clients like Umbro, The Guardian, Howies and The New York Times magazine already tapping into his creative mindset, he’s definitely one to watch. See more of his illustration portfolio here. |
Mixing humour with beautifully hand crafted typography is where illustrator Andy Smith excels. The Patternbank team love his quirky offbeat type statements that have real energy and impact. Smith studied at the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art and now lives by the sea in Hastings, East Sussex. We first spotted his work at Pick Me Up(contemporary art fair) at Somerset House and have continued to follow his inspiring work. See more of his work here at asmithillustration.com
