Gallery Tour: Sketching the Surface
Exclusive gallery tour exploring pattern design evolution from NYSID Archives and contemporary designers at New York School of Interior Design.
Join curators and designers Arpie Gennetian, Anne Regan, and Andrea Lacalamita of StudioExhibit.A for an exclusive tour of the New York School of Interior Design's new exhibition, "Sketching the Surface: Exploring the New York School of Interior Design Archives and Contemporary Pattern Design." This guided tour explores the legacy of 20th-century pattern designs from the NYSID Archives, including fabric, rugs, carpets, and wall coverings created by Joann Nelsen, Joe Martin, Joseph Grusczak, and Inez Croom. The curators will provide insight into the creative processes of contemporary pattern designers Dan Funderburgh, Jeanetta Gonzales, Li Iordanov Dan, and Andrew Raftery. This is an exciting opportunity to discuss how pattern design has evolved in tools, materials, and media while retaining deep connections to historic practices. The tour offers a unique perspective on the intersection of historical and contemporary design practices, making it valuable for students, designers, and art professionals interested in pattern design, textile arts, and interior design history.