Art: Climates of Uncertainty

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The issues of global climate change are pervasive, affecting so many varied disciplines that it’s hard to agree on a single approach to please everyone. How can we fix a problem we find so difficult to define? Much like the coverage devoted to natural disasters and man-made tragedies, issues and images at the forefront of the media are hard to ignore. Laura Fatemi, Associate Director of the DePaul Art Museum, is exhibiting the work of twelve artists, each of whom were tasked with creating a dialogue with the viewer, one which provokes interest and action. For more info, click here.

DePaul Art Museum: 935 W Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614

March 14, 2013 | By: Shayna Kulik

Tuesday's Gallery Picks

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Over the past few years, it’s been interesting to observe Pattern Pulp’s returning audience. We know you’re professionals working in creative fields, but one thing is clear- the art world falls high on everyone’s hierarchy. From the bountiful notes we get from our readers, galleries and animated publicists, we understand art inspires all levels of society and in an effort to share more concurrent exhibitions, we’ve started a weekly round up. So here goes…Tuesday’s Gallery Picks. Enjoy!

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1. Dieter Roth is a performance artist in all the mediums at Hauser & Wirth
2. Carol Ladewig’s Year in Color (52 weeks and a Day) at Slate Contemporary
3. Abstraction may be modernism’s greatest invention at MoMA
4. Cara Parravani’s portraits of her and her identical twin sister at Foley Gallery
5. El Anatsui converts found materials into new media at The Brooklyn Museum
6. Work/Space is a group exhibition by Phillip Estlund, Kirsten Kindler & Katie Sinnott at Acme Los Angeles

March 12, 2013 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Pill Culture

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Let’s start by saying I’m not a pill taker. I take medication when it’s prescribed, but that’s about it. I like my vitamins in the form of vegetable smoothies and cringe when I watch my grandmother swallow five horse pills at once. That’s me, then there’s Western civilization. Our culture bows to medication- both legal and illegal forms. We’re so obsessed, that our products, our art, our logos and our fashion consciously and subconsciously reflect that.

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These items all reference an escape from reality. The pillows from Future Perfect and Bridid Berlin poke fun at the obvious, while this Rx logo is an honest representation of what’s hanging in my local Duane Reade. To me, it’s unfortunate, though impossible to ignore. Our obsession with happiness, stimulation and fulfillment has us distracted from life, it’s meaning and the effort required to achieve satisfaction.

March 11, 2013 | By: Shayna Kulik

Graffiti as Art with Joachim Ixcalli

Barcelona is teeming with talent. The creative vibe is a recognizable one, as we’ve been receiving submissions over the past four years that collectively speak to a singular street-inspired tone. Today we’re adding updates to Joachim Ixcalli’s profile.

Originally from California, but currently living in Spain, Joachim, 29, incorporates a mixture of patterns and overlapping textures into his drawings and painted murals.

Combining icons, popular dialogue, Pacific-Mediterranean influences and illustrations to mirror relevant themes of our time, each work leads us through a maze of decadent illustration.

The upbeat nature of his work has commercial appeal, as Joachim’s palettes and playful layouts remind us of other Pattern Pulp favorites: Mike Perry, Geoff McFetridge, Emil Kozak, Nasa* and Flavio Melchorre.

February 11, 2013 | By: Shayna Kulik

When Art & Technology Go Social

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I get thrown on countless marketing teams throughout the year- that’s the gig when you’re freelance. Sometimes I’m tasked with brainstorming creative strategies for social media content, other times I play matchmaker for brands and artists. Though a majority of the time, I’m behind the wacom tablet designing digital campaigns, collaborating with UX and UI designers, trying to redesign branded platforms that are cool, useful and fun to explore.

Generally, between meetings, jokes and nerdy design tips, we’re all trying to make something as cool as this new app from The Creators Project. Using three artistic styles, the app mines your friends and newsfeed to build a unique piece of art specifically tailored to you. If you’re so inclined, you can have it 3D printed, very cool, right? Have a look, explore, and update your profile pic already.

January 31, 2013 | By: Shayna Kulik

Plastic Plaids with Megan Geckler

Lately I’ve had flagging tape on the mind. It’s uses are astounding for spatial design, especially if you’re patient and technically skilled. Megan Geckler‘s creative applications are some of the most inspiring examples I’ve seen to date.

Setting the bar rather high, Geckler’s woven plastis are reminiscent of plaid swatches. Using a saturated minimalist palette, each work tells a modern yet folksy story. For sweeping layouts, here’s some more of her impressive work.

January 29, 2013 | By: Shayna Kulik