Mondrian's modern-day influence

Thursday 15 December 2011

Jardin Jardin, Paris 2011
We round up a diverse range of examples, as the design world takes inspiration from the bold palette and colour-blocking of Mondrian.

Swimwear by Sarah Schofield (image via Black Neon)
The early 20th centurt artist's work consisted of painted grids of vertical and horizontal black lines, on a white background, with primary colours filling what appear to be random sections on the grid.

See how UK retailer Darkroom adapted the aesthetic in their latest collection, Stolen from De Stijl, here, and subscribers can also read our full piece on Mondrian's modern-day influence.