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Design: Pop, Pink Grapefruit and Clementine
Client: Peace House Studio
About Peace House Studio:
“At Peace House Studio, we believe that clothing should not just look good, it should do good. We make our durable, soft clothing at our Maine studio using organic cotton fabric milled and dyed in California. Through the Patches Project, we give new life to worn and torn Peace House Studio clothing. We believe that clothes belong on people, not in landfills. We continue to look for new ways to minimize the environmental impact of fashion – we hope you will join us.”
Ellen loves creating and getting involved in Exhibitions! Click through to a full list of exhibitions that Ellen has been involved in.
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Artwork: Deep Water (Repeat Pattern)
Architects: M Moser and Associates
Interior Supplier: Emily Ziz
Location: eBay Office Sydney Australia
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Artwork: Mellow Float (acrylic on canvas)
Curator: Claire Field
Art Consultancy: Curatorial+Co.
Location: Queen and Collins Building, 376-390 Collins St, Melbourne
‘Resonate’ print included in the Summer 2024 Nerida Hansen X Verhees fabric collection
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Designs: Collection of over 20 repeat patterns for fabric
Client: Melco Fabrics
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Design: Up on the Hill
Client: Natty and Polly
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Design: Collection of five Patterns
Client: Gillian Valentine
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Design: Crystalline
Client: Art x Scrubs
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Design: Before it Melts
Project Partner: Ootrey
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Solo Exhibition: Feeling Colours
Partner: Feeling Colours was part of Melbourne Design Week 2021, an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV.
Location: Bluethumb Art Gallery - Collingwood
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Design: Strawberry Smash
Client: Kablooie
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Design: WATEGO
Client: Ankalia
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Design: Cadenza Face Masks
Client: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
MSO Managing Director Sophie Galaise said the MSO was delighted to commission a local artist to create an exclusive design for the Orchestra.
''Ellen McKenna's bold and joyful design will bring cheer to the wearer and passersby. We are living and working in difficult times and any element of spark is what we are all seeking. Whilst you may not be able to see the smile behind the mask, we hope that this colourful design brings smiles to many,'' said Ms Galaise.
Project Partner: - Emily Ziz Interiors
Ellen has collaborated with Emily Ziz to create the ‘Art’ collection. A Bold and colourful collection of prints for coloured inspired interiors.
EMILY ZIZ IS A SUPPLIER OF HIGH PERFORMANCE DIGITALLY PRINTED PRODUCTS TO THE INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRY.
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Design: Luminous
Client: Kablooie
Photography : Kate Luke Photography
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Solo Exhibition - From Art To Fashion
Blurring the lines of Art and Fashion - From Art to Fashion shines a light on the process of making fashion, from the first illuminating designs to the final finished work. Ellen McKenna offers a unique step-by-step visual journey, showing painted canvas artworks, patterned fabric displays and sewn garments.
Exploring the role fashion plays in our lives, this exhibition honours garments as items of worth, treasuring their place in our wardrobes and offering an alternative to the seasonal turn-arounds of the disposable fashion model.
Location: Town Hall Gallery
Photography : Kirsten Bresciani
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Designs: Thinking of You and Fallen Song
Client: IPSE
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Design: Tokoencit Fabric Collection
Tokoencit has produced a beautiful collection of screen printed fabrics using Ellen’s patterns. Several of the designs where created by Ellen as custom patterns based on canvas paintings. Tokoencit’s love of colour married perfectly with Ellen’s bold and vibrant designs.
Client: Tokoencit
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Design: Gem and Jigsaw
Ellen’s Gem and Jigsaw prints adding bright pops of colour to these beautiful Eco Beeswax Food Wraps from Little and Kind
Collaboration: Little and Kind
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Design: Dandelion
Client: Elm Lifestyle
Known for their ‘pops’ of colour and eclectic range of patterns, Elm Lifestyle produced this eye catching dress using Ellen’s ‘Dandelion’ print.
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PRINT READY PATTERNS FOR YOUR PRODUCTS
If you are interested in viewing more of Ellen’s print ready, seamless repeat patterns available for licensing - email here. Please include a few details about your company and product. Ellen will get back to you with a password to her online portfolio!
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Design: Lucky Dip
Client: Chester Street Clothing
Chester Street clothing’s several collections which featured pieces sporting Ellen’s ‘Lucky Dip’ print. With its nod to the retro, Chester Street Clothing is a perfect match for Ellen’s vintage flavoured patterns.
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Design: Luna
Client: Elm Lifestyle
This Elm Lifestyle Spring collection saw Ellen’s Luna print brought to life in this gorgeous red, pink and navy Elm colour palette.
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Design: Luna
Client: Elm Lifestyle
This signature Elm Lifestyle shift dress and 3/4 sleeve top are the perfect canvas for another bright and bold use of Ellen’s Luna print in this Spring Collection.
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Design: Miami
Client: Chester Street Clothing
Chester Street clothing featured Ellen’s retro ‘Miami’ print in this vintage inspired Spring / Summer Collection.
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Collaboration: Soxy Beast
Ellen’s bold, geometric ‘Scatterpoint’ pattern featured on one of Soxy Beast’s winter collection socks.
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Client: Foxwood Clothing
Foxwood clothing released this eye catching range of dresses and tops featuring this textured artwork by Ellen.
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Design: Corners
Client: Cotton On
Cotton ON produced this funky reversible cushion using Ellen’s ‘Corners’ pattern, in lush teal and pink.
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Collaboration: Ongoing
Ellen has created a large portfolio of patterns within the Next State Print Art gallery. All Ellen McKenna patterns within the Art Gallery, can be applied to a range of base fabrics and are printed on demand.
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