Claire Coles Wallpaper
I came across Claire’s wallpaper a few years ago at a craft trade show and even then Claire was making quite a storm. She is now an internationally sought after artisan working with some of the worlds top luxury brands, which is a major achievement in just 10 years.
Her work involves using old fabrics, found pieces of furniture and vintage wallpapers. Hand -stitching, embellishing and patchwork techniques are used, working with paper, fabric, leather and beads. There is a one-off, bespoke, feel to her work. The pieces grow organically and the detail is just beautiful. I think many other designers and artists have used similar ideas and have been influenced by Claire Coles, but in truth I don’t think anyone has produced work quite as unique and as stunning. I think that many of her ideas have also entered into the high street market in a modified fashion, which does really stress the importance of artisans and craftspeople to the larger market. Although most craftspeople work in a specialist, niche market and by the nature of the techniques and often limited finances used are restricted to small runs of products rather than mass-producing their work. However their work does influence and change peoples perceptions, even if they don’t know who came up with the original idea.
To sum up her work, please see the extract below, which is taken from her website;
Claire designs and produces couture embroidered wallpapers and panels for the interior design and contract market. Her unique style of collage and embroidery transforms walls into works of art.
Claire also works in collaboration with luxury brands producing custom made surface patterns for her clients. Her ethereal patterns translate beautifully onto many mediums from gift packaging to fashion prints.
Claire has been practicing for 10 years, clients over this time include Missoni, Paul Smith, Anthroplogie, Liberty of London and Penguin Publishing, and she has just launched her collaboration with champagne house Perrier-Jouët.
All designs are bespoke and produced in house at Claire’s West London studio. She has previously exhibited at 100% Design, Maison Objet and ICFF. In November 2012 she had her first solo exhibition Flow Gallery in Notting Hill, London
I have added some lovely images for you to see. Clare also makes cards, pictures and scarves.
Until next time
Sara x
Sara x
An image board and design work for Missoni
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