I have a real thing for graphic interpretations of pattern as well as anything with a nice bit of lettering on it. So, with that in mind, I thought it would be fun to share a bit of that, errr, passion with you lot today. First up is artist Richard Woods, who block-prints simplistic and iconic patterns like wood grain, brickwork, Tudor architrectural detail and historical wallpaper and fabric patterns onto walls, floors and, well, just about anywhere. His work with Sebastian Wrong for Established & Sons, called WrongWoods, is a total fave of mine. The WrongWoods rug below is the latest piece in their collection, plus I wanted to add in one of their furniture pieces which - sigh - I will own one day (in TO it's available through MOTI). Plus, there's a snap of Richard's latest work, an installation called Woods' Blocks that the Perry Rubenstein Gallery will be showing at the upcoming Design Miami/Basel shinding (June 15-19). Nutty but cool, no?
Next up, continuing the graphic printy business, I thought I'd chuck a bit of fashion your way in the shape of handbag designer Anya Hindmarch's latest collaboration, a project with street artist Ben Eine (if you love the Care Bears, you'll love his site, lol). The duo worked on four bags in all, though Loot and Booty get top marks for me with the choice of lettering and the colours. Luvverly!
