Ana Romero Monteiro's Textiles

Anyone who wanders onto Pattern Pulp on a semi-regular basis knows we’re all about the community and offering a stepping stool to fresh talent starting out. This brings us to the photo-realist geometric textiles of Ana Romero Monteiro.

While Ana’s been in the business of textile design for a while, this collection is a new and independent feat. Her kickstarter campaign is nearly over and she needs a hint more help to reach her goal with the few days remaining.

We’re particularly fond of the unexpected splicing of these highly contrasting prints and their application onto hard and soft surfaces.

Ana will be debuting this collection next week at ICFF, so if you’re planning to go, swing by her booth and say hello!

May 14, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

New York: Looking for Magic

For the first time in it’s 8-year history, the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) presented an art fair in New York last week. The inaugural edition showcased over 60 international galleries from 24 cities representing 11 countries. Lucas Knipscher was on hand, representing Los Angeles’ Thomas Duncan Gallery and it was extremely impressive.

The trained photographer has taken to bending the boundaries of his medium, stretching his skills into alternate realms including the involvement of textiles.

His expanding artistic practices are rooted in finding the “magic” in photography and in exploring the limits of both the medium and of himself. The results of his experimentation are fascinating, engaging and fun.

For more info, click here & here.

NADA New York: 548 West 22nd St. New York, NY 10011

May 14, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Textile Inspiration & Ceramic Faces

I find when I’m searching for inspiration for patterns or textiles I often start by looking at objects rather than the actual patterns on things. I love to find a collection of objects with a similar purpose or hand that I can group together to discover a new shape or texture. Here’s one of my recent inspirational collections:

Faces & Plates:

For my birthday this year I got some Pebeo pens. They are these amazing markers where you can draw and paint on ceramics and pottery. So…I’ve been collecting plates and cups from thrift stores and am now putting together some inspiration dish boards. Truly, I could have collected a thousand of these. There are also lots that have a part of a face so that you can decorate the rest with your food….but that’s not really a direction I want to take. Check back next week to see some of my first efforts!

Imagery from: Pearl Bell | Everything Art | Geek Native | Ruby PR | Europe for Visitors

Coverage by Kimberly Hall

May 10, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Stitching Your Posters and Pillows

Custhom‘s always up to something interesting. This time around they’re carrying Goldsmith’s collection, a line of embroidered cushions with hand blocks printed on heavy linen.

Then there are these posters. Remarkably simple, yet genius. Taking us back to color basics, they’ve simulated translucent graphics with overlaid stich texture.

Entitled, CMYK, sans K, the embroidered illustrations are sadly sold out. Hopefully they’ll return with another run.

May 10, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Textiles: Global Tracking Beyond Google

Many of us love and collect maps so it’s no surprise to see modern adaptations to current collections. I recently came across this Carven number while browsing Barney’s after a dentist appointment. It’s quite playful in a polished way. Using a muted palette and traditional layout (who remembers the pull-down version from elementary school?!), this Elizabeth LeCourt dress merges uptown and downtown seamlessly. Reminding us that there are alternatives to the long-winded travel email, Best Made Co adds a needle and thread for DIY participation in their Stitching Postcards (which was recently featured in Wayfare Magazine).

This adorable onesie is from Mini Rodini and almost looks like a web 2.0 info graphic. I saw it on Swiss Miss last week. Precious, no?

May 7, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Weavers in India Changing the World

Taking a page out of the Nike Girl Effect campaign, the artistic execution of the IOU Project is equally striking. The video sheds light on the unique, handmade fabrics handwoven in India. The message reminds us of the individuality of each garment and traces the production and process to finished goods. Created by Jossie Malis- Zunmakamera and music by Julie Reier.

May 4, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik