Author(s): Rachael King

Craft

A follow up to the successful first volume of Pattern Pulse which was released in 2020 featuring all new artists. Pattern Pulse Volume 2 is a compendium showcasing 100 of Australian's most talented surface designers: people who create the artwork that adorns the surfaces of everyday objects we use, and the fashions we wear. Read about their careers, their processes, and heed their words of 'insider' wisdom. Dive into a glorious catalogue of colours and shapes created using analogue and digital techniques. Learn about why this corner of the world is so dynamic, where continuously evolving digital processes allow manufacturers to print artwork on a vast array of surfaces. Experience the unique flora and fauna of Australia through the eyes of these imaginative and talented creatives. Welcome to the exciting art and unique lives of Australian Surface designers.