Leonardo – Bring Renaissance into your home.

Leonardo da Vinci was the epitome of a “Renaissance man.” With a curious mind and keen intellect, da Vinci studied the laws of science and nature, which greatly informed his work.

Among his most well know pieces is The Mona Lisa, or Gioconda. It was painted by the Leonardo Da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, between 1504 and 1519, and is a commission for a woman named Lisa Gherardini.

Jannelli & Volpi have now grated us all the opportunity of having a true masterpiece in our homes in the form of wallpaper panels.

Taking works found in his notebooks, they have been able to create an entire collection dedicated to his art and science.

 

M.C Escher – We adore chaos because we love to produce order.

Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) is one of the world’s most famous graphic artists. He is most famous for his so-called impossible constructions, such as Ascending and Descending, Relativity, his Transformation Prints, such as Metamorphosis I, Metamorphosis II and Metamorphosis III, Sky & Water I or Reptiles.

Apart from being a graphic artist, M.C. Escher illustrated books, designed tapestries, postage stamps and murals.

He played with architecture, perspective and impossible spaces. His art continues to amaze and wonder millions of people all over the world.

In his work we recognize his keen observation of the world around us and the expressions of his own fantasies. M.C. Escher shows us that reality is wondrous, comprehensible and fascinating.

These iconic design are now available in mind blowing wallcoverings, grating us the opportunity to have a piece of M.C. Eschers creative mastery in our homes.

“We adore chaos because we love to produce order.” M.C. Escher

“He who wonders discovers that this in itself is wonder.” M.C. Escher

“The things I want to express are so beautiful and pure” M.C. Escher

“So let us then try to climb the mountain, not by stepping on what is below us, but to pull us up at what is above us, for my part at the stars; amen” M.C. Escher

 

Source: https://www.mcescher.com/about/

Marimekko – Powerful & Iconic.

Marimekko is a Finnish design house celebrated worldwide for its original prints and colours. Founded by Armi Ratia in 1951, Marimekko is said to be one of the world’s first real lifestyle brands combining fashion and home decoration into one
unique point of view.

Powerful iconic designs like Unikko, Kippis, Boo boo, together with newest designs by Carina Seth Andersson and Maija Louekari. Applying a unique taste and high-quality wallcoverings which bring joy to our everyday lives through bold prints and colours.

Marimekko is about living, not pretending; about understanding and accepting the beauty of life just as we encounter it every day.

Priding themselves in fostering a carefree environment where their talented designers and craftsmen are guided, inspired and encouraged to truly express themselves and design products that have an authentic, living soul.

A team of talented designers, each with a distinct, personal style, are spreading happiness through their designs. Young designers grow to become the Marimekko masters of tomorrow.

Designers like Maija Louekari, a Helsinki-based freelance illustrator and designer, started her career in 2003 when she won a design competition co-organised by Marimekko and the University of Art and Design Helsinki. Her winning design, the Räsymatto pattern, is now available in Marimekko’s wallcoverings collection.

“Marimekko is not about trendy fashion, with a few minor exceptions. We make lasting and timeless products. Timelessness may, however, occasionally come into fashion by chance, like now.” Armi Ratia, 1978.

Source:

https://www.jv-wallcoverings.com

https://www.marimekko.com/com_en/the-brand/design/design-philosophy

https://www.marimekko.com/com_en/the-brand