Translating classic tales into immersive works of art Translating classic tales into immersive works of art

Translating classic tales into immersive works of art

By Chiara Aliotta

It all began with the smell of the sea, the warm feeling of the sun on our skin, and the beautiful colours of Syros, the Greek island on which we both live and create from. Anyone who has ever met us at Plastico, the home-like gallery-cafè we own on Syros, can't help but notice how different we are!

But many also agree that a project like The Pattern Tales could only have emerged from two such contrasting minds.

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On a mission to do a great deal of good, together!
 On a mission to do a great deal of good, together!


On a mission to do a great deal of good, together!


By Chiara Aliotta

It is summer on our Greek island, but we still struggle to feel it in our bones, and even more in our mind.

But although we were in lockdown throughout the whole of spring, our creativity found a way to go outside in the sunshine, express itself, and discover new opportunities.

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And the winner is... And the winner is...

And the winner is...

By Chiara Aliotta

A few months ago, we launched our first competition for young artists.
We named it, "Bring A Brand-New Superhero to Life!".
Then, we sat back as some of the most creative and colourful Superheroes we have ever seen arrived in our inbox! 

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Bring A Brand-New Superhero To Life! Bring A Brand-New Superhero To Life!

Bring A Brand-New Superhero To Life!

By Chiara Aliotta

A fun and creative drawing competition for children, organised by The Pattern Tales, in collaboration with the cafè-gallery Plastico.
Calling the young artists of the world (ages 5-10)!

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The OdysseyTen 2020 summer collection 2020 featuring exclusive designs from The Pattern Tales The OdysseyTen 2020 summer collection 2020 featuring exclusive designs from The Pattern Tales

Summer has never looked so gorgeous!

By Chiara Aliotta

The OdysseyTen 2020 Summer Collection featuring exclusive designs from The Pattern Tales.

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Chiara's favourite gifts Chiara's favourite gifts

Chiara's favourite gifts

By Chiara Aliotta

Forget the boring Christmas gift guide this year!
Founder and designer, Chiara Aliotta, thinks that gifts are important gestures that don't need special occasions to be given.

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How to spot a good art investment: original digital prints How to spot a good art investment: original digital prints

How to spot a good art investment: original digital prints

By Spiros Baras

Learn the significance of the terms “original” and “limited-edition” in defining the status and investment value of digital prints.

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The importance of framing works on paper The importance of framing works on paper

The importance of framing works on paper

By Spiros Baras

Although in our days framing is considered an aesthetical choice, it is essential for the works on paper, unless stored in a portfolio.

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The Pattern Tales for the Chicago Design Museum The Pattern Tales for the Chicago Design Museum

The Pattern Tales for the Chicago Design Museum

By CHIARA ALIOTTA

Something inspiring happens when the words of great philosophers from the ancient world meet the digital-native youth of today. The...

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