art

murals, Film, blobs & Exhibitions

murals 

PatternNation has painted freestyle pattern murals around the world in schools, theatres, homes, galleries, shops and in public space. We incorporate many of murals into our  fashion editorial shoots and art events. Bellow you can check out time lapse of a mural painted by Cydney Eva Pattern at Creatington in Los Angeles. Past PatternNation Murals include: the Pondo Bridge in Port Saint Johns SA, Station Drive Durban SA, Vidyadaan School Bangalore India, Pegasus Children's Theatre in Oxford England and more. If you want a mural in your space or a custom mural banner for your event contact us. 

blobs

PatternNation Blobs are interactive play sculptures made from upcycled fabric and stuffed with balloons. These unique sculptures have been installed around the world in galleries, clubs, parks and more. The Blobs are fun and safe for all ages and can be installed for short pop ups or longer term installations.

Previous Blob installations include Art Represent Gallery in London UK, Art in the Park North Van, Assemblage Gallery Johannesburg SA, KZNSA gallery Durban SA, Belmont  Montreal. Celebrities Underground Vancouver, Durban First Thursdays in collaboration with Colour Your City and more.

Exhibitions

PatternNation shows our work through many types of art shows, pop ups, club events and more. We have shown our Murals, Paintings, Blobs and Clothing at various galleries around the world such as Fashion Revolution at KZNSA gallery Durban, Open House in Bangalore India, First Thursdays Durban at Station Drive and many more. We both curate our own shows and contribute to group shows, festivals and events. Bellow is a film from our gallery show opening night from our two month residency in Johannesburg South Africa at Assemblage Gallery in 2017, we collaborated with local musicians Agord Lean, Elo Zar and Costa Besta. If you want to attend our upcoming exhibtions check out our events and if you would like to book PatternNation at your venue, festival or event please contact us.

Assemblage Gallery in New Town Johannesburg April 7th 2017 A collaborative art opening of immersive painting, interactive sculpture and experimental performances. Inspired by the 1966 sci-fi film Fantastic Voyage, in which the voyagers travel inside of the human body. This exploration in space, pattern and self expression aims to create another world of creativity that consumes the room. Self-reflection, connection, surrealism, fun, play and interaction are all elements that have brought together this group of artists from Joburg, Durban, and Vancouver. Assemblage artist in resident Cydney Eva founder of PatternNation aims to create a truly collaborative, performative night and visual art experience that breaks away from conventional art functions and allows us to laugh, dance, observe, play and groove together. This Voyage consists of 3 experimental hip hop and rnb performances by Elo Zar, Agord Lean and Costa Besta with a DJ set by OWABOWA. Let's Play Outside Creatives bring us playground vibes with PatternNation clothing/jewelry on their unique furniture set up. Take fantastic Voyage in Life: ask questions, dress bodly, laugh loudly, cry openly, dance madly and be your weirdest self. Murals by Cydney Eva and Mandisi Lean footage by Lash Shoots

Why I design

Pattern Nation installation at the Museum of Vancouver Nov 2018

Museum of Vancouver invites Vancouverites to explore and celebrate innovation in action. 25 designers stationed throughout the museum's galleries, discuss their work during Why I Design. Why I Design spotlights the process of invention. This year's Why I Design pays particular attention to Social Impact through design strategies of upcycling and repurposed materials.

RAW LA 

Fashion show with the dancers of Immigrant Lessons

In September of 2017 PatternNation and Vancouver based dance company Immigrant lessons took a trip to Los Angeles where they performed a piece of original choreography in PatternNation's Fall 2017 Line. Footage by Lafa Taylor Edited by Cydney Eva Pattern Visuals by Brianna Klassen Choreography by Immigrant Lessons Clothing by PatternNation

Derekorder Live Sessions

A PatternNation curated live stream of musicians and dj's from Durban South Africa. Mural by PatternNation and friends 

Derekorder Livesessions Volume 1 Collab with PatternNation February 11th 2018 Durban South Africa featuring DJS: Lex LaFoy, Zimasa, Juice the Giant, Missu, Colour Carver and Iamweido EMCEES: CostaBesta, Nipho Hurd, LEX LAFOY and Cydeva Mural: Pattern Nation, Cydney Eva Pattern, Dylan Smith, Costabesta, Colour Carver, Simone Visuals: Brianna Klassen Sound: Damien Roodt of Darker Dimensions Location: 40 Fenton provided by Our Portion Prop.