Pattern & Print: Easton Pearson Archive
Pattern and Print: Easton Pearson Archive was a celebration of the internationally acclaimed fashion house Easton Pearson.
About the exhibition
This exhibition showcased a selection of vibrant garments that highlight the technical innovations, bespoke fabric, distinctive prints and embellishment choices of the fashion house. Easton Pearson collaborated with individual artists and artisans to create unique designs which ranged from colourful Indian beading, to designs painted by hand directly onto a finished dress.
The garments in the exhibition were complemented by a custom mural by Brisbane-based painter, illustrator and long-time Easton Pearson collaborator, Stephen Mok. Stephen hand painted patterns onto garments, decorated accessories and props for the runway and created window designs for the label’s flagship Brisbane store.
Resources
Timelapse: Painting Stephen Mok’s Mural in preparation for Pattern and Print
Tour dates
Acknowledgements
An exhibition by Museum of Brisbane (MoB), toured by Museums & Galleries Queensland. This project was assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program.
The Easton Pearson Archive gift to Museum of Brisbane was made possible by the generous support of Dr Paul Eliadis AM, a Brisbane-based philanthropist and patron of contemporary art and design. Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program. The Archive is complemented by supporting materials gifted by Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson.
Enquiries
Exhibition Development & Touring
Museums & Galleries Queensland
