Pulp Design Studios | ICON | Issue 7

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Art for a modern age
is full of pattern and
promise, with designs
that are both complex and
comforting. We’re seeing
those artistic themes
in fabrics, lighting, and
accessories, allowing us
to create artful moments
in interior design.
1.ANCIENT INSPIRATION.
Mighty Jungle is The Vale London’s
modern take on Mesoamerican
cave paintings, with influences
from Cubism and folk art traditions.
2. CLEARLY COLORFUL.
Art-driven lighting from Gabriel
Scott Lighting comes in colorful
glass designs, with samples shown
in these smoky spheres.
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3. COMPLEX HUES.
Dusty mauves and pinks aren’t
going anywhere, but they have
taken a complex turn, like in this
lovely mohair from Kerry Joyce.
4. TEXTURAL GEOMETRICS.
Carvings in geometric shapes
highlight a textural art movement.
It’s both tactile and appealing to the
eye, like in this vintage box.
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5. TAKING A NEW DIRECTION.
Diagonal patterns are entering the
spotlight, like this architectural design by
India Mahdavi for Pierre Frey. We love the
movement and new slant for these stripes.
6. MODERN PLAIDS. A traditional
pattern offers a painterly twist that makes
it both modern and comforting. Marcel
Boussac designed this look in dreamy
wool, mohair, and alpaca.
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7. FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE.
These figures are rough and symbolic
rather than realistic, and they continue
the textural story we’re seeing. We love
this raw bust by artist Kevin McLean.
8. THE WARMTH OF SPRING.
It’s a sign of the times that we crave
comfort and calm, so spring colors are
definitely in our future, like this quietly
warm fabric from S. Harris.
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9. TONE + TEXTURE.
Layers of neutrals and textures define
a tweed-inspired pattern on the Navigli
Fabric, part of our collection for S. Harris.
10. ART-DRIVEN WALLS.
Why hang art on your walls when the walls
themselves can be the art? New wallpaper
designs, like this one from Porter Teleo,
give a gallery look to interiors.
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