If you have just joined us today is bloghop day at the kiosk. I am taking part in the Let's Fly new year celebration of 2013. Over 50 designers are taking part to show off a specially designed collection, using pantone's colour of the year, just for you to enjoy. Have you guessed what the colour is by now? Follow the link at the bottom of this post to take you to the next designer, or start at the very beginning by clicking on the bloghop button on the right.
I like to work with collage, so that is where I started with this collection. Thinking about soaring on and up I chose to work with motifs inspired by birds in flight. I wanted the imagery to have direction and zest, so went for strong and cheering colours (including the all important emerald green of course). I started thinking about Marion Dorn's great patterns- with a mess of papers, ink and glue.
And this is where I ended up. I hadn't been looking at Matisse, but I do think they are reminiscent of his cut outs. What do you think? Leave me a comment below.
I've called the collection Soaring. My goal as a designer this year is to not just maintain altitude, but really soar! I aim to start my own line of products and find an agent. Any ideas on what you would like to see me make are welcome. Just leave a comment. So all I have to say is- chocs away (sorry, couldn't help it).
I hope you enjoyed my soaring collection. It was fun to make. Why not bookmark this page and come back later for a nose around? You can check out my designs here. If you want to find out more about me, or are interested in working with me do get in touch. You can email me at hello@esthercoxskiosk.com or tweet me.
But for now I urge you to go on and check out the collection that Anna Dent studio has created. Anna is based in London, so not so far to travel! She has just started selling some great contemporary homewares. I think you are in for a treat.
Many thanks to Believe studio for curating this event.
Esther you WILL really soar this year. Great collection x
ReplyDeleteyes matisse with a bit of picasso's dove thrown in. Great as usual ms cox.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your design process. Great collection and I can see what you mean about Matisse.
ReplyDeleteReally loved this post and your new work! Your collage technique is fantastic! :D
ReplyDeleteClever idea to use collage and cutout motifs, they look wonderful =)
ReplyDeleteLove all of your work Esther! Love the texture in the shape!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colours and shapes Esther! Love the collage idea :)
ReplyDeletelove your artistic process...and the results! also in love with your architecture design post below ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks fab and unique as always! Brilliant, Esther!
ReplyDeleteEsther, thank you for sharing your creative process. You really should consider getting into illustrations for kids. You'd be a real gift for young minds! lovely work.
ReplyDeleteLoving every bit I see here again, and also the title of your collection! You are heading in the right direction and I'm sure 2013 will be a fantastic year for you :) Oh.. wish I had that book.. I guess you should know which ;)
ReplyDeleteAh, as always very beautiful! The one in the middle is an absolute favorite! Not to mention the paper, ink and glue right on top. Truly inspiring!
ReplyDeletei just love your style esther, LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteesther, i really admire your work as a designer and i love the way you just get so into it with the mess of papers, ink and glue. you are definately at the heart of each of your designs. truly fabulous and i have a just know you will be soaring in 2013 :)
ReplyDeleteEsther, I admire two characteristics of your work in general, and they shine in this Soaring collection in particular: its handmade base and character, that agragates a strong authenticity to it, and its freedom. All together they make your work stand out. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteJust the other day I was looking at Mattisse doodle on the art doodle book and thinking-some people were just born with it. You have a Matisse in you Esther. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely Esther!!
ReplyDeleteEsther... every time I fall more in love with your work! great designs :)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing where all your inspiration came from. The end result was pretty darn good too! This is going to be your year! Julie
ReplyDeleteWant to see more of that David Weidman book too!! julie
ReplyDeleteI adore your style, your use of colour is amazing. I could look at your designs all night but I have to keep going xx
ReplyDeleteEsther, I adore these designs. You are really going places. I wish you the best of luck in 2013.
ReplyDeleteDawn x
Amazing Esther! they are actually flying!! Love your prep work for this pattern.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating!
wish you lots of success on 2013!
Believe!
Rosie Martinez-Dekker X
Fantastic Esther!!!! love your interpretation! Your style is so unique and awesome! Love the paper cut birds and kites
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as usual Esther, I like the collage technique, I might try that soon!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! And that bottom one, wow, is gorgeous... And did I mention that they are just gorgeous! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant designs Esther, as always. I hope you have a very successful 2013, I've no doubt it will be!
ReplyDeleteFabulous patterns and colours. I love Matisse and can see the similarity too, great stuff!
ReplyDeleteLove your style of work it really stands out. It is so cool & retro. Good luck in 2013 x
ReplyDeleteAs always, love love love your work, Esther! Really fresh and graphic, but playful too. You will definitely soar, looking forward to hearing about all your adventures in 2013!
ReplyDeleteLove them birdies, they really soar! All the best in 2013!
ReplyDeleteLove your style and see your process Esther! Your colors are fab too! Thanks for sharing! Best Wishes!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing great collection, stunning colours! love your way of working!
ReplyDeleteI just love your work Esther, and the fact that you use so many different techniques and marry them so flawlessly. They make your work so unique.!! May you soar as high as you aim to reach! Wishing you all the best in 2013 - Emine
ReplyDeleteGreat collection.Kx
ReplyDeletePerfect timing for this interpretation as Matisse show is NYC. Lovely collection. You have a great style! Happy 2013!
ReplyDeleteWonderful documentation and research, Esther! I do love your writing and never heard of Marion Dorn so that's fun too. I enjoyed seeing where you ended up and it is VERY YOU. My favorite is the middle pattern but not sure why. Soar yes!
ReplyDeleteJust love your mess of papers, glue and ink. Really nice birds and patterns, Esther. Best to you for 2013.
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