Altered Gravity, the eighth collaborative collection between carpet designer and manufacturer, Brintons, and Designer Stacy Garcia, includes 14 patterns and draws inspiration from diverse periods in the history of modern art; abstract expressionism collides with contemporary graphic design and digitally-rendered textures melt between layers of mixed media paintings.
Commenting on the collaboration, Stacy Garcia explains: “Altered Gravity is about exploring the boundaries of experimental design techniques and mediums. We’re bringing it back to the basics of fine art and melding it with new technologies.”
Stacy continues: “Like my design aesthetic, the process of creating art evolves constantly. We’re always adapting, rearranging, adding and subtracting – creating layers that form into something beautiful.”
The precision-weaving process of Brintons’ Axminster carpet, combined with the company’s ability to achieve unparalleled depth and texture with up to 32 colours, brings Altered Gravity to life. This collection has been designed to suit all commercial settings – from hospitality and retail to marine and gaming. It will be available, and can be, fully customised to fit each project.
“Original works of art are translated into expressive Axminster carpet designs using complex colour and textural overlays,” states Nadia Burton, Design Director for Brintons America. “Wild, graphic strokes and frenzied paint splats marry with translucent floral forms to create boldly-scaled designs catered to the hospitality market. Altered Gravity, with pattern repeats varying from 6 to 48in, is presented as an extremely versatile collection and one to watch this year.
Brintons supplies carpets to both commercial and residential markets globally. Major commercial sectors include hospitality, public spaces, marine, leisure and gaming. The residential side of the business supplies carpet through a network of high-quality retailers.
Founded in 2004, Stacy Garcia is a leading global lifestyle brand with roots in hospitality design, offering inspired product collections across a number of categories, including textiles, carpet, wallcoverings, furniture and lighting. Renowned for its signature bold and colourful designs and in-depth trend forecasting, Stacy Garcia is the first and only design house to offer a complete design story for the hospitality industry.
Headquartered in New York, the privately-held product design company is helmed by Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer, Stacy Garcia, who sees design as an empowering form of communication and the brand as one that connects to a lifestyle less ordinary.