Repeat patterns and illustrated plants for your walls
- Justyna passionately teaches workshops about printmaking
- Her specialty lies in juxtaposing, blending and harmonising organic and geometric motifs
- She carries out wallpaper restoration and conservation projects
Justyna Medon is a surface designer known for her custom hand-printed collections of wallpapers, textiles and interiors artifacts. A 2010 graduate of the London College of Communication, Justyna has channelled her passion for printmaking into the creation of illustrative patterns that narrate unique stories. Her extensive research into wallpaper delves into historic prints, pigments, and embossing techniques. Committed to sustainability, she actively explores eco-friendly substrates and natural pigments to advance green solutions in printmaking. Based in Wales, Justyna is also a dedicated educator who passionately imparts her expertise through workshops, finding great joy in guiding her students as they develop their own distinctive designs.
Interview
- What is your specialty?
- The combination of organic and geometric motifs. Whenever I think about patterns, I try to merge them together. I love printing on a large scale, which is why wall hangings are one of my favourite surfaces to cover. They give you space to work with a repeating pattern or allow you to drift and create large-scale illustrative murals.
- What do you enjoy most about teaching and sharing your expertise with others?
- I love teaching because I can share my passion for printmaking and surface design. It is fulfilling to see students develop their skills and create unique designs. Teaching also keeps me learning and evolving with the latest techniques and trends.
- How do you approach the process of wallpaper conservation?
- Wallpaper conservation is a meticulous process that requires understanding of the history and composition of original materials used. My approach involves extensive research into historical prints, pigments, and embossing techniques. I aim to preserve the integrity of the original designs while restoring them to their former glory. This includes repairing damaged sections and mastering reproduction facsimile techniques.
- Can you describe a recent project that you found particularly challenging?
- One of the most challenging projects I recently undertook was the restoration of a historic wallpaper in a heritage building in the UK. The wallpaper was severely damaged and required a delicate balance of preservation and restoration techniques. I had to source specific pigments and materials to match the original design accurately.
Justyna Medon is a master artisan: she began her career in 2008 and she started teaching in 2011
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