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Mysterious Assemblages – Eva Eun-Sil Han

By Patternbank On August 9, 2012 · In Inspiration

Layering materials hides the original identity of photographs, transforming them into these mysterious, collaged assemblages. Flashes of colour, from found papers, add depth and contrast in the bold monochromatic mood of the collection. Layers and repetition of shape create an inherent sense of pattern and control – as well as adding a 3D element to a flat image. The recurring circular form has become a signature of Eva Eun-Sil Han – find more of these intriguing pieces at evahan.weebly.com

Contributed by Sarah Bishop

Visual Mantras – Ana Montiel

By Patternbank On August 6, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

These colourful, illustrative patterns are the work of Spanish visual artist Ana Montiel. Through her ongoing project ‘Visual Mantras’, Montiel explores pattern through repetitive drawing, reflection and mirroring. Geometrics and florals are delicately juxtaposed creating complex, intricate kaleidoscopic patterns. Hand drawn aesthetics are accentuated through the use of soft colour pencils and watercolours. A mixture of delicate pastels and rich primary brights, create a gorgeous summer colour palette which is full of energy. As well as textile patterns Ana Montiel also explores illustration, typography and graphics. See more of her work, and the ‘Visual Mantras’ series, at anamontiel.com

Contributed by Sarah Bishop

Catwalk Print Trends – Cruise / Resort Pre Spring/Summer 2013 Part 2

By Patternbank On August 2, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you it’s second ‘Cruise/Resort print trends’ round-up report for Pre Spring 2013. These shows are a great insight into the upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 catwalk shows. Here we bring you our second concise overview of the most influential print trends emerging from the recent Pre Spring 2013 Resort shows.

Pattern Patchworks

Remixed Pattern – Pieced and Placed Pattern – Chaotic Pattern Plays – Quilted Pattern – Pattern Clash – Geometric and Floral Explorations – Masked Pattern – Contrasting Motifs

Photos Via Fashionising.com

Spring Fresh

Fresh Floral Studies – Subtle Colour Palettes – Faded and Soft Blooms – Watercolour Meadow Florals – Spacial lays and Compositions – Mid Sized scale – Victorian Floral Studies

Photos Via Fashionising.com

Ombre Bleed

Dip-dyed and Colour Bleed effects – Multi-band Ombre Prints – Placed and Engineered Fade outs – Colour Bleed Stripes – Photographic Fade Out Prints – Shadow Prints

Photos Via Fashionising.com

70s Arthouse

Graphic Impact – Large Scale Proportions – Intense Colour Plays – Unexpected Brights – Art House Wallpaper print references – Graphic Simple Pattern Use – Elegant Motifs – Zoomed in Detail – Two & Three Colour Prints

Photos Via Fashionising.com

Rythmic Pattern

Linear Pattern – Contour and Blended Line Use – Mirrored Structure – Digital Form – Fractured Elements – Regimental repeats and Movement – Linear Traced Motion – Mapped and Plotted Graphic Information

Photos Via Fashionising.com

Reflective Photographic Journeys – Bryan Cook

By Patternbank On August 1, 2012 · In Inspiration

There’s not much we can tell you about Bryan Cook other than he’s an artist from Dallas Texas specialising in surreal digital photo manipulation, graffiti, and abstract art. We love these particular pieces for there reflective, textured and earthy feel that fit perfectly with our Photographic Board on Pinterest. Check out more of his great work on Flickr.

Indigo New York – Print Trend Influences Autumn / Winter 2013

By Patternbank On August 1, 2012 · In Trend Forecasts

With the first day of INDIGO New York today, Patternbank thought we’d share the shows five surface design directions for Autumn Winter 2013/14. INDIGO New York has steadily become a must visit show for the textile design industry. Running for just 2 days: July 31 & 1st August, INDIGO is a great show for obtaining an insight into new print trends coming through for Autumn/Winter 2013. Indigo New York is also a great pre show before September’s Première Vision & Indigo in Paris. Find out more info about the current show at indigo-salon.

Indigo Salon A/W 2013

Metropolitan Pavilion,
125 West, 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues),
New York, NY 10011

July 31st – August 1st, 2012
9am – 6pm

All images above © Première Vision SA

Kristin Reger – Wallpaper Designs

By Patternbank On July 31, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Patternbank have featured Kristin Reger’s work before when we showed her delightful Dulab Patterns. Today we thought we would share with you her Wallpaper Designs which show a great understanding of colour and pattern worthy of any wall. You can see more of her work on her website kristinreger.com While you’re there have a look at her Dye Dye Dye where she uses tie dye to great effect, creating some wonderful animal skin-like textures. Pattern is obviously her forte!

Menswear Print Trends – Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1

By Patternbank On July 26, 2012 · In Catwalks, Print + Pattern

Patternbank breaks down the key print trends from the Menswear Spring/Summer 2013 catwalk shows held in London, Milan and Paris. Here we bring you a concise overview of the key looks sure to influence the season. This is the first instalment featuring six key print trend stories, Part 2 will follow shortly. Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter to be kept right up to date with all the latest stories.

Art School

Painted Pictures – Large Scale Abstract – Paint Explosions – Bauhaus Expression – Creative Mixtures – Digital Pattern – Patchwork Mix

Givenchy, Poul Brouwer, Ports 1961, Milharayasuhiro, Raf Simons, Jil Sander, Vivienne Westwood, Agi & Sam, Bernhard Willhelm Photos Via Fashionising.com

Ethnic Tribe

Bold Ethnic Imagery – Mixing Pattern – Ikat Expression – Classic Batik – Decorated Indonesia – Modern Tribe – Resist Dye Batik

Miharayasuhiro, Vivienne Westwood, John Richmond, Miharayasuhiro, Bernhard Willhelm, Yohji Yamamoto, Henrik Vibskov, Missoni, Phillip Lim Photos via Fashionising.com

Check Mate

Country Gent – Over scaled Plaids – Graph and Grid-Like Checks – Classic Tartans

Thom Browne, Daks, Junya Watanabe Man, Shaun Samson, John Galliano, Poul Brouwer, Pringle of Scotland, Moschino, Dries Van Noten Photos Via Fashionising.com

Printed Outerwear

Foulard Motifs – Border Details – Pattern Layering – Printed Suiting – Small Scale Geometrics

Ann Demeulemeester, Burberry Prorsum, Roccobarocco, Burberry Prosum, Etro, Versace Photos via Fashionising.com

Indigo Denim

Batik Patterning – Woven Indigo Ikats – Bleach Effects – Denim Mixes – Shades Blues – Collaged Pattern

Etro, Missoni, Phillip Lim, Roccobarrocco, Louis Vuitton, Phillip Lim, Richard Nicoll, Diesel Black Gold Photos via Fashionising.com

New Camouflage

Camouflage and Skins Mix – Garments Covered – Allover Camouflage – Floral Camouflage – Suited Camouflage

Dries Van Noten, Kenzo, Dries Van Noten, Kenzo, John Galliano, Dirk Birkkermbergs, Marc Jacobs, Pringle of Scotland, Qasimi Homme Photos via Fashionising.com

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Max Colby – Printmaking, Embroidery and Sculptural Skins

By Patternbank On July 24, 2012 · In Inspiration

Max Colby is a mixed-media artist currently working in Boston, MA. He is a self-taught tailor and fibers artist with a formal background in printmaking and papermaking. By utilizing extravagant embellishments and applications in conjunction with fragile and dwindling figures both ephemeral (print) and physical (sculptural), the stress of Max’s work is placed on external manifestations of identity construction as a highly performative act. In 2012, Max received a BFA with a concentration in printmaking and papermaking from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Check out more of his beautiful work at maxcolby.com via Arthound