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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

Olympic 2012 Fractured Illustrations – Charis Tsevis

By Patternbank On August 8, 2012 · In Graphics

With the London 2012 Olympics in full swing, the Patternbank team thought we’d enter into the sporting action with a graphically sporty highlight. We’ve been tracking Greek based visual artist Charis Tsevis for some time now. His work focuses on fractured graphic pattern, and the 2012 Olympics is no better place to find a great variaty of shapes and visual movement. These amazing artworks have been recently created by Tsevis for Yahoo’s Olympic 2012 coverage.

Fred Friedrich – Silhouettes Emerge As If From Rorschach Test Inkblots

By Patternbank On August 7, 2012 · In Inspiration

Fred Friedrich’s paintings display such a bold, abstract style which immediately captures your attention. Patternbank love the way he uses paint in great quantities dripping down the canvas in thick streaks. The works emerge from a kind of controlled randomness that Friedrich achieves by an immensely effective layering effect that at times approaches figuration. Faces and silhouettes begin to emerge as if from Rorschach test inkblots. Friedrich was born in Berlin in 1943 and is a painter, sculptor and German architect whose works of art are linked to Neoexpressionism and Abstract expressionism.

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

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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

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!

Textile Nano-Sculptures – Zeitguised

By Patternbank On July 30, 2012 · In Inspiration

Pushing digital boundaries in computer aided art can be powerful and visually stimulating. Berlin based ZEITGUISED are masters in digital expression and are at the cutting edge of computer based image manipulation. Their portfolio is full of inspirational visual projects but this collection, Sample Sample caught our eye. Here ZEITGUISED explore the micro structures of woven fabric and recreate as amazing digital 3D sculptures. Check out more of their inspirational pieces on their site. Zeituised.com