A collection fit for an exhibition — The Material Collective

If you’re a fan of the art of Pollock, Rothko, and Lichtenstein, this collection is for you. Inspired by Modern Art, the strokes and splatters and patterns of the collection nod heavily in the Modern Art direction. These patterns and colors are sure to add pops and zings to any project.

Read the full press release below and contact me for more information and a visit to the showroom to see large scale patterns of the collection.

Modern Art Fabrics, The Exhibition

The Material Collective proudly announces an exhibition to be held at the showroom featuring United Fabric’s latest line: #522 Modern Art Collection.

Like a walk through a Retrospective exhibition at MOMA, you can visit or have mailed to you a set of Sunbrella fabrics inspired by such artists like Jackson Pollock, Lichtenstein, and Rothko.

These fabric designs were inspired by art that pushed boundaries and can bring a sense of playfulness and creativity to any space—indoors and out. As they are Sunbrella fabrics, they are made to exceed ACT Performance Standards, so your project-- whether residential or commercial in nature—can weather any storm.

A total of 8 Fabrics are featured in the collection with 5 standout designs and 3 supporting designs. Meet them in person at The Material Collective Showroom by appointment, or you can also request specific colors and patterns to be mailed to you from Material Bank or The Material Collective via phone or email in the patterns and color ways that coordinate with your design ideas.

Celebrating over 10 years as a company and over 20 years of experience representing fine contract finishes and furniture lines, The Material Collective provides excellent customer service throughout the specification, purchasing and installation process. This special Modern Art Collection Showroom Exhibition features United Fabrics, one of their fabric lines that offer an array of residential and commercial grade fabrics in a wide array of patterns and textures to meet the needs of interior designers.

If you would like more information on this collection, samples, or a tour of the collection exhibition at the showroom, contact Mary Blanchard at mary@thematerialcollective.com.

Meet United Fabrics #522 Modern Art Collection

Jackson

Rothko

Pop

Rubix

Toggle

Kudos

Vincent

Vestige

Jackson: A dynamic brushstroke pattern, Jackson captures the energy and emotion of abstract expressionism. The loose composition is inspired by the intuitive act of putting paintbrush to canvas, and the mark making is inspired by the energy produced by the creative process.

Rothko: Inspired by large-scale color field paintings, Rothko embraces the bold use of color in high contrast combinations. This playful, yet modern take on a cabana stripe is enhanced by the tactile quality of the woven texture. Rothko comes in high contrast color combinations providing a fresh stripe to coordinate with a variety of patterns.

Pop: Pop is a large-scale pattern inspired by the layered process of screen- printing. The boldly graphic dot motif is arranged in a color blocked layout creating one-of-a-kind combinations.

Rubix: Rubix is a rectilinear pattern inspired by the clean lines and gridwork of mid-century modern architecture and design. With bright, bold, and far from basic color combinations this deconstructed plaid catches the eye.

Toggle: Toggle is a signature United Fabrics statement pattern. The irregular block shapes provide an upscale contemporary aesthetic. New colors such as Lemon Drop and Terra Rosa bring vivid interpretations to this upbeat pattern.

Kudos: Kudos is a versatile texture woven in a broad range of hues. The color combinations bring maximum impact to modern spaces both indoors and out. Kudos is the perfect tactile addition to mix and match in a variety of upholstery applications.

Vincent: Coming in a single color, Vincent gives in impressionistic feel in a light neutral hue.

Vestige: Like a wrought iron fence pattern, Vestige has a bold and playful pattern ready to add interest to both hospitality and residential designs—in color or black and white.

Quotes on the Modern Art Collection

“Modern Art inspires creativity and artistic exploration. It was a pleasure to partner with Sunbrella on our third contract upholstery collection together and our intent was to honor the role that Modern Art plays in the design world and in our everyday lives,” said Lindsey Josepayt, director of design and marketing at United Fabrics. “The patterns in the collection were inspired by richly saturated color field paintings, the bold use of graphic shapes in pop art and, of course, gestural mark-making in abstract expressionism. This collection invokes designers to make a statement with not just the art on the wall but the functional design of the furniture in a space.”

“Art, expressionism, and creativity are central to the design landscape,” said Greg Voorhis, executive design director at Sunbrella. “This Modern Art collection is a celebration of color and artistic creativity and is meant to inspire countless design possibilities. We’re proud to once again partner with the United team to provide soft and comfortable fabrics with the added durability required for commercial spaces.”

“With the collection being an art inspired collection, we couldn’t help but put together an exhibition featuring the collection in larger samples for designers to view at our showroom. It’ll be on display for the indefinitely and can be seen by appointment.” – Mary Blanchard, Owner of The Material Collective