Here’s a snapshot from earlier today of my visit to a printing studio in Greenwood, Brooklyn. At the moment, I’m in the process of scoping out various local printers for a few print collaborations that I’ll be releasing this Spring…quite a deadline, I know. If any of you have any leads on high quality linen printing, I’m all ears…thanks!
Jennifer Daniel isn’t sure whether she should be considered an illustrator or a designer; but, regardless of the label, the Brooklyn based creator has a bevy of wit and sass that only matches her creativity. Her work has appeared regularly in many publications including The New York Times, Print, Seed, and Heeb Magazine. She was highlighted in Print Magazine’s “20 Under 30 New Visual Artists” issue in 2009 and was named an Art Director’s Club Young Guns 8 winner. As a talented designer as she is, she mostly considers herself to be funny person who loves to express her subversive wit in her work, which is probably what makes her work stand out so fabulously.
Mike Perry is a Brooklyn based designer and artist working in a variety of mediums, including—but not limited to—books, magazines, newspapers, clothing, drawing, painting, and illustration. Compelled by the ways in which the hand-drawn informs and deepens contemporary visual culture, Perry doodles night and day, creating new typefaces and sundry graphics that inevitably evolve into his new work, believing that the generating of piles is the sincerest form of creative process. By ceaselessly mixing colors, pulling prints and building sculptures, he exercises his belief in the transformative power of making things. And the fruits of his labors do not go unnoticed as his work pops up just about everywhere.
Perry works regularly for a number of editorial and commercial clients including Apple, The New York Times, Dwell, Target, Urban Outfitters, eMusic, and Nike. In 2004, he was chosen as one of Step magazine’s 30 under 30, and, in 2007, as a “Groundbreaking Illustrator” by Computer Arts Projects. In 2008, he received Print magazine’s New Visual Artist award and the ADC Young Guns 6. His work has been exhibited around the world in numerous gallery shows. In addition to his commercial, non-profit, and art work, Perry has also published extensively with 4 books and a magazine under his belt with plans for more.
In line with the graphic styles we’ve all been seeing over the past six months, Hammocks and High Tea, a Brooklyn-based textile and design studio presents a vector-friendly collection of pillows. The patterns are beautiful, unexpected and might I say, European inspired.
Today we’re featuring a walking tour of Greenpoint by Sam Fleischner, a Brooklyn based artist and filmmaker. Having grown accustomed to life on the road, Fleischner’s gotten dependably good at documenting his daily travails. From his monthly photo logs to his site specific video installations to his most recent feature film, Wah Do Dem, a coming of age narrative shot and directed in Jamaica with his childhood friend, Ben Chance, all of Fleischner’s work explores the independent spirit and value of personal adventure. Fleischner’s not alone in this northern Brooklyn borough, as over the past decade, artists have been migrating in droves, setting up shop alongside their Polish neighbors. Follow along, take the tour and let us know what you think!
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I’m very pleased to announce the start of a new series we’re launching: The Pattern Pulp Global Tour.
In today’s digital travel age, we’re all familiar with the endless to-do tips found on sites like the New York Times, Trip Advisor and Gridskipper. While more traditional recommendations are always welcome, the notion of self-discovery should not be forgotten. With each neighborhood exploration, we hope to take our readers off the beaten path to uncover the overlooked elements of city living, be it decals on an office building or graffiti in a bathroom stall. Some of what we feature may be gone by the time you arrive, others, such as buildings and landmarks will certainly find their place along the chain, but either way, our goal is to provide the groundwork for a visual stream of consciousness.
Today, we’re featuring Dumbo, a creative and industrial gem that is located just over (and under) the Brooklyn Bridge. Have a look, take the walking tour and let us know what you think!
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1. Hallway: 147 Front St.
2. Workshop Loves You, glass decals: 147 Front St.
3. Dumbo Arts Center, 30 Washington St.
4. Exterior building details, Water St. at Old Dock St.
5. Cafe Baco pattern napkins: 71 Jay St.
6. Cafe Baco metal signage: 71 Jay St.
7. Graffiti portraiture on cement steps: 70 Jay St.
8. Brooklyn Bridge Flea Market, metal tiles: 22 Water St.
9. St. Ann’s Warehouse, Playhouse: 38 Water St.
10. Pastel floral door, 128 Front St.
11. Brooklyn Bridge
12. Womens bathroom graffiti: 147 Front St.
The full set of photos can be viewed here.
