Trend: Digitizied Collages

When making comparisons, it’s hard to tell that these two works are by artists from different sides of the world. On the tail of this morning’s Giles Hayter feature, it seems timely to talk about a trend we keep seeing in the art world: collage color-blocked patterns. The piece on the left is by Hayter and can be viewed in London’s Redchurch Gallery this week. The drawing on the right, entitled, Inconsequential Terrain, by Seong Chun, is represented by Mary Ryan Gallery in New York. This piece is just one of many amazing works on Artlog‘s roster. Another cool component at Artlog is ACP, their latest initiative to build a close community of art lovers and collectors both locally and globally. Both designs resemble organized chaos and remind us of slightly chaotic info graphics.

November 2, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Follow-up: Cream & Cable

For those of you who are unaware, I’m spending this week in Paris doing pattern and trend scouting. Home Autour du Monde is always on my itinerary as the Bensimon home collection is magical and curated to perfection. You can imagine my delight when I happened upon this window. The furniture is covered in cable knit with amazing wintery pom poms. So exciting to see the home version of this trend translated so seamlessly.

October 27, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Metallic Marketing

Remember when Bang debuted? Marc Jacobs and tin foil goodness covered the back cover of every fashion mag. As ostentatious, metallic and inviting as the campaign’s been, it couldn’t be more literal in terms of messaging. Metals are the best heat conductors and the the Marc Jacobs team knows that. Interestingly, Schneider Electric, the top energy management company in France has taken a similar approach to their recent print campaign. Regardless of who’s been inspired by whom, metallics are making their mark. They’re cheap and eye catching, a winning combination for today’s market.

October 18, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Mixed Media Contrasts

Neon contrasts are the farthest thing from soothing. They are appealing though. Whether they’re engaging, provoking, playing or responding, their extreme nature forces the viewer to make an opinion.

This surveillance display from the Louis Vuitton window is an artful response to our collective obsession with big brother society. Using a cluster of angular metallic cameras, the layout is harsh and directional, lighthearted and pop-arty. Using mixed media cut outs to plaster their walls, Santos Party House in downtown Manhattan, has a similar and psychedelic appeal. Be it day or night, high or low, this style can manipulate any environment.

October 13, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Follow-up: The Homemade Montage

In late July, photo montages were subtly making their mark in art magazines and facebook news feeds. Mixed images graphically displayed in film-like narratives are continuing to make the advertising rounds, as most recently displayed by this Intermix ad. Photobooth-like images convey moods in narrative succession, splicing stories together to paint a broad picture. Reminding us that every style comes full circle, this clipping from Alain Bergala‘s Brune/Blonde Paris exhibit reveals our collective love of blondes and advertising.

October 11, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Harmonious Movement

Color simulating movement can be a beautiful thing. Michael Alan and IBM, from separate planes of the universe, have done precisely that in their abstract depictions of the world. Using loose strokes of color, figure drawings, fiber optic moods and strong contrasts, both layouts relay thoughtful connectivity in the most delicate of ways.

September 28, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik