Calico Wallpaper Introduces Evoke and Ensemble, Two Immersive Wallpaper Collections that Celebrate Unrestrained Expression

New York, NY (October 15, 2024) Calico Wallpaper launches two new collections, Evoke and Ensemble, designed in-house by Creative Director and Co-Founder, Rachel Cope. Each expresses a childlike playfulness into living spaces, inspiring creativity and imagination.

Inspired by the work of Swiss-German artist Paul Klee, Evoke is influenced by Expressionism, Cubism and Surrealism. Once quoted as saying, “The painter should not paint what he sees, but what will be seen”, Klee’s words perfectly speak to this collection as a true appeal to the imagination. To create the design, washes of color were painted on watercolor paper and then overlaid to create geometric forms. When viewing the wallpaper one’s mind becomes immersed, and fantastic buildings and landscapes begin to appear through the shifts in color that make up these shapes. 

Similarly, Ensemble is a celebration of creativity, inspired by the boundless imagination of a child. This collection features a bold design comprised of dynamic paintbrush strokes and vibrant colors, showcasing an emblem of spontaneity. The use of contrasting hues and unexpected color combinations add a touch of playful sophistication and whimsy. When first imagining Ensemble, Cope was inspired by the impasto painting technique, which consists of laying pigment on thickly so that it stands out from the canvas. The thick paint creates a pastose surface that gives the artwork dimension, making it appear as if the paint is coming off of the canvas. The result seen in this collection is a design with a variety of textures that create a rich, layered effect that brings the walls to life.

“I found such joy in the process of creating both Evoke and Ensemble, connecting with my inner child and being uninhibited in my designs,” says Rachel Cope, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Calico Wallpaper. ​ “It was so gratifying for me as an artist when I first started painting my initial ideas for these collections. My process began with how I wanted these collections to make people feel, and in pursuit of whimsy and creativity, Evoke and Ensemble both came to life. These collections are a tribute to the beauty of unrestrained expression.” 

Evoke is available in eight colorways: Castle, Dance, Expression, Meander, Meditate, Metropolis, Quilty and Skyline. Ensemble is available in eight colorways: Bliss, Delight, Divine, Euphoria, Innocence, Resonance, Spark and Whimsy. Calico Wallpaper is printed on PVC-free clay-coated paper. Calico Wallpaper employs advanced technologies to translate the designs to be utilized for their new ordering system, Panorama. This streamlined process maintains the custom nature that the brand is known for allowing for a more efficient ordering process to reduce lead-time to as little as four weeks. Evoke and Ensemble will be available for purchase and sample orders as of October 15, 2024 through www.calicowallpaper.com.

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ABOUT CALICO WALLPAPER
​Calico Wallpaper is a designer of bespoke wallpaper. The company was founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 2013 by creative and life partners Nicholas and Rachel Cope. Their process combines artisanal methods from the decorative arts, such as traditional marbling and dip-dyeing techniques, with innovative technologies. Calico Wallpaper works with a global roster of leading designers and architects. In addition to residential and hospitality projects, Calico Wallpaper’s designs have been exhibited internationally at Milan Design Week and London Design Festival and have obtained a place in the permanent collection at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. In 2021, Calico Wallpaper opened its first showroom at 57 Lispenard Street, New York, NY, with partner and furniture manufacturer Stellar Works.