The Monkey Puzzle Tree ‘All Tomorrow’s Futures’ Lobster Orange Linen By Alexis Snell

 

By The Monkey Puzzle Tree in Collaboration with Print Maker Alexis Snell in Lobster Orange

The Monkey Puzzle Tree collaborated with Alexis Snell, who specialises in lino cut prints. This print subtly pushes a message about humankind’s impact on the planet and explores the juxtaposition between the natural and industrial world. Flocks of swallows morph into aeroplanes and factory fumes mingle with skulls and snakes. 

Alexis sketched the design, before hand-carving into lino block which was printed by hand. This pattern was then screen-printed onto bespoke cotton-linen fabric a heritage mill in Cumbria. 

“I really liked the idea of translating one of my designs into a different medium,” says Alexis, whose children’s book The Bear in the Stars was the starting point for ‘All Tomorrow’s Futures’. “We wanted to create a modern version of the Willow Pattern in which the design tells a story. As an artist, I can’t make that much difference to climate change, but what I can do is create images that make people think about what’s happening to our planet. The name refers to the fact that the future of our planet could go in two different ways. We’ve got to act now to prevent disaster.” 

This print is available in three colourways, all monochrome colours, to highlight the simplicity of the original lino print. 

Screen printed by Stead McAlpin in Cumbria, England, UK

Water based printing inks made in Yorkshire. Inks meet UK and EU REACH standards (REACH addresses the production and use of chemical substances, and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment.)

Fabric woven by Mitchel Interflex in Lancashire, UK

The Monkey Puzzle Tree are proud to support our local creative community

We work with artists from the North of England and pay a generous 20% royalty to help support their work. 

Sold by the metre.

Dimensions	Printed Width – 138cm
Pattern Repeat	Vertical – 91.4cm Horizontal – 137.16cm
Materials	25% Linen, 75% Cotton
Extra Info	Match: Straight Match Print Method: Screen printed Rub Fastness: dry grade 5, wet grade 4 Light fastness: Grade 6 suitable for any use FR Test:Passes cigarette test BS5852, source 0, Fire retardant coating available on request. Weight: 497gsm Usage: Cushions, curtains, upholstery. Martindale abrasion: 40 000, suitable for commercial use Care instructions: Dry clean, 2 spot iron, do not bleach
Samples	[email protected]
Delivery	3-5 working days