It's spring in Portland. The one silver lining to living in a rainy city is bearing witness to a lush spring. Tulip trees, camellias, dogwoods, cherry blossoms - everything is popping and vibrant. So, it's no wonder that my thoughts are all about flowers and color these days.
Lately I've really enjoyed the artwork from the duo at Inaluxe, a husband/wife team of fine artists residing in Victoria, Australia. Their work always features a riot of colors and a nod to nature, so it seems appropriate for thoughts of spring. One of my first childhood memories is a comforter with a classic Marimekko pattern in red, white and black. That launched a love of pattern and color that I try to infuse in all my projects. Like a mashup of the vintage work of Charlie Harper and the innovative pattern designs of Marimekko, Inaluxe's art is crisp and aspirational. I could picture some of their work as giant murals on downtown buildings or inside industrial warehouse buildings turned workspaces. Bright spots of nature.
If you're interested in adding more color to your walls, check out my latest article for dwell.com. Knowing that the color of your environment has proven psychological effects on behavior & productivity, I've broken down 8 popular colors. So, now I just have to find the next target of a color/pattern overhaul....
