feathr x magnus gjoen wallpaper collaboration | surface feature
a rich tangle of flora and fauna. The trompe l'oeil effect and interaction The FEATHR x Magnus Gjoen collection is available on 50cm x 10m between the stripes and florals bring the viewer to question what is rolls. The collection is available on a range of materials suitable for restrained and what is free, and where the real power lies. residential and commercial projects, including non-woven, textile and metallic wallcoverings. Tom Puukko founder at FEATHR, commented, “We fell in love with Magnus’ work the second we saw it. His mixing of contemporary About FEATHR imagery and fine art techniques challenges the notion of what can be Finnish design collective FEATHR is on a mission to fill the world with made into art - which fits perfectly with our mission of more art and more art and less decoration. FEATHR roam the world collaborating less decoration.” with contemporary artists to create original wallpaper and fabrics. Founded in 2015 by husband and wife team, Anne & Tom Puukko, Magnus Gjoen commented, “I am always interested in creating work along with Creative Director, Oliver Green, FEATHR is based in the that actually takes part in people’s lives and is not stored away and rarely Finnish artist’s community of Fiskars. They currently work with over 80 seen. With my artworks and sculptures, I aim to create elements that artists, including abstract artist Reeta Ek, street artist Marcos Navarro, evoke reactions from the viewers and also transport a certain feeling. tattooist Liam Sparkes, Berlin graffiti duo 44flavours and renowned I try to create a conversation with onlookers and what they see and American abstract artist Kiki Slaughter. evoke new ideas. This collaboration with Feathr is a perfect alignment with my work, bringing contemporary twists to tired interiors.” For more information, visit www.feathr.com.
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