Stockholm-based illustrator and pattern designer Alexander Adiels works are available exclusively through local bespoke wallpaper and fabric stockist Fabric Bank.

His work celebrates the art of patterns through both digital and analogue methods portraying abstract imagery combining art, design and puzzles. The wallpaper collection entitled The Laws of Fraction plays on the popular notion of “The Laws of Attraction”.

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“A pattern consists of many parts and fractions that needs to go under the same main rule to work together. The smallest piece is just as important as the largest one and each part plays a role in completing the full image,” he explains on the website. “The title is also a reference to natures fractals which can be found everywhere, in plants, animals, minerals etc. Fractals are a kind of pattern so I thought it would be fitting to use it in the title of the collection.”

For more information, visit fabricbank.co.za.

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Miami-based street artist Douglas Hoekzema (a.k.a. Hoxxoh) chats to us about his mesmerising murals.

How did you start painting murals?

I started painting murals in high school with my graffiti crew MSG “Miami Style Graffiti”. My first painting was a 12ft x 12ft mural in the courtyard of my high school art class and since then large-scale works have been a focus in my work.

Where do you get your inspiration from for your “portals”?

My inspiration for what I paint is either process driven or motivated by technique. It began with pushing the capabilities of aerosol spray paint and discovering an arc-shaped mark. The can of spray paint shoots paint out in the shape of a cone and my technique utilises half the cone of paint. I have developed several patterns and compositions with this technique – currently it’s a portal, vortex, worm hole, gateway, star gate…

How long does a piece usually take and what is the planning that goes into making one?

I work quickly because of the medium but about 2 – 5 days, depending on the size of the mural. I’m about to start a mural that will take about a month to complete since it is over 200ft x 100ft.

Do you have a particular favourite piece?

I really like the mural that I did in Washington DC for Powwow. 

Have you ever done any collabs?

Yes. I have collaborated with Fintan McGee, Never2501, Michael Vasquez, Johnny Robles and Brandon Opalka. I really enjoy collaborations and their potential for new possibilities.  

Describe your work in three words.

Innovative. Fractal. Vibrations.

Do you have any exciting future plans?

This year I will be working on my largest mural ever – and there are plans for many more.   

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