The Illusionist

 

Posted by Meryl, Market Editor

I've been researching wallpaper for months and months, and I pretty much thought I had seen it all. Then I found out about an exhibit at the Anthropologie Gallery, located within the chain's Rockefeller Center store. British designer Deborah Bowness' totally unique wallpaper creations are making their U.S. debut there and will be on display through June 4. 

Her papers blur the line between art and décor, combining digitally printed photo imagery of beautiful everyday objects, including her own dresses, with slightly surreal hand-coloring -- divine modern examples of trompe l'oeil. Stop by the exhibit if you are in the area, or peruse her website for inspiration. A variety of the patterns will be for sale by the roll on Anthropologie's website later this spring, along with smaller (more affordable) bits of her work, such as paper cutouts of frames and shoes.

 

 

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These papers are so inventive! I was actually just looking at some decorative panels (cute, but very expensive) for my living room, but I'll most likely wait for the release of this more affordable alternative at Anthropologie.