NEWS

 

Avery Thatcher, Portland, Oregon artist behind the outre chic wallcovering studio Juju Papers, will launch her latest collection at ICFF this May. The new group, called FLUX, is intended for both residential and commercial spaces, and takes its cue from women’s fluctuating and generative roles over personal lifetimes and throughout history. Four complementary patterns - some literal, others abstract - in a total of fourteen colorways, are rendered with arcs, curves and circles, to connote ebb and flow. Design professionals will have a first look during ICFF, booth 122. The collection will be available to consumers and the trade mid May.

  

Explains Thatcher, “The concept of womanhood has been an ongoing inspiration and study. Through the lens of mother, artist, and studio principal, and my experience vs. those of my mother and grandmothers, FLUX looks at the shifting experiences and expectations of feminism. All of the designs in FLUX have a current of flow and undulation, paired with a sturdy, structural balance.”

Thatcher’s idiosyncratic illustrative style is made glamorous through the use of opulent, shimmering metallic inks.

  

La Strada: A large-scale, textural collage of rounded and serpentine forms, made with sponge painting and screen-printing squeegees. Sponge paint, the kitschy ‘90s DIY treatment, is here flipped to become an ornate, polished finish. Four colorways: gold on cream, gold on charcoal, gunmetal on cream, diamonds and pearls on cream.

  

The artist notes that “the (living sea creature) sponge is constantly moving, flowing, while constantly growing. It's a textural gem.”

 

  

Women: Large-scale line drawings of female profiles, depicted with dignity and quiet determination. Four colorways: gold on cream, gold on charcoal, gunmetal on cream, gunmetal on blush.

 

  

Silhouettes: The large-scale collage of sponge paintings and marks made from gel is arranged in a loose scatter that can simultaneously read mid-century and punk. Three colorways: gold on charcoal, celeste [blue] on cream, champagne on cream.

 

  

Waving: A billowing stripe depicting rippling curtains or fabric; it also hints at the rising and falling surf. Three colorways: gold on cream, gold on charcoal, celeste [blue] on cream.

 

Interested in seeing some samples of FLUX? Questions about lead times or shipping? You can have a first look and order here!

  

 

    

In fact, we have been so busy making and filling tile orders that we have never been able to keep Fruit Salad in stock . . . until now! While our standard lead time is 8-10 weeks, we currently have the tiles in stock -while they last. They can ship right away for your colorful new project.

In order to celebrate the new in-stock Fruit Salad inventory, we would like to offer 20% off of Fruit Salad tiles March 12-20. If you have been dreaming of adding a one-of-a-kind look with our kaleidoscopic, improvisational mosaic tile to your project, now is the time! Transform any space with the energy and timeless quality of cement tiles with our modern, colorful twist. Use offer code  DREAMSCOMETRUE at checkout to receive your discount. 

 

(DON’T SLEEP ON THIS SALE)

  

Are you thinking that you would love to use Fruit Salad, but you aren’t quite sure where to begin? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Toussaint, our resident tile expert, will answer all of your questions and set your mind at ease with his expert guidance. You can drop him a line at sales@jujupapers.com, and he will help you order your Fruit Salad with total confidence.

 

 

We will not be offering any price adjustments to previously purchased tiles. This sale can not be combined with any other discounts or offers, including trade discounts.  This sale does not apply to any custom and/or special order tiles.

  

Today the last day to get 20% off your wallpaper or tile order from Juju Papers! Shoot us an email at sales@jujupapers.com for any last minute questions, we are here to help!

Be bold and take your space to the MAXI. See how you can use one of our newest wallpapers to the Juju collection, Maxi, to create out of this world looks at home or at the office. 

  

Photo by Amber Ulmer // A Beautiful Mess // Apple and Oak

  

There is nothing better than seeing our newest High Dive Collection installed out in the real world, especially when it happens to be one of our favorites patterns!

  

Here at Juju Papers, we've been blown away by our favorite designers using Maxi to create one-of-a-kind spaces that really have that 'wow' factor. 

  

Elsie Larson and Loretta Lou transformed the new Apple and Oak HQ using Maxi in gold on cream as a statement wall. The thick, painterly rings and lines have maximum visual impact while the negative space avoids overcrowding in a small room. 

  

  

Did you know we offer custom colorways in all of our designs? This custom Maxi in gunmetal on blush is a daring but inviting welcome to the reception area at Jennifer Bett Communications, a New York PR firm. Their new NYC office, as recently highlighted by Lonny, was designed by our friends Xandro Aventajado and Rachel Kane at Current Interiors. 

  

Photographed by Andrea Calo for Jennifer Bett Communications

    

Photographed by Andrea Calo for Jennifer Bett Communications

  

Drawing the eye across the open space of this creative, stylish office, the dynamic shapes maximize the effect of a single accent wall. From Xandro:

  

  

Available in three colorways; the classic gold on cream, the drama of gold on charcoal, or the light and effervescent champagne on cream. Is your space just calling for some Maxi? Would you like some help getting started with a custom colorway? Drop us a line at sales@jujupapers.com and we will walk you through every step of the way. You can also order samples of all our wallpapers here to give your project a jump start. 

  

  

Juju Papers offers commercial grade wallcoverings in a variety of finishes to suit the style and budget of any commercial project from workplace to hospitality, and beyond. 

  

Thrive Digital Offices, designed by Mary McNeill of Bidgood

  

We love working with designers and firms to find the perfect solution for office, hospitality, healthcare, or multi-family decor. Mary McNeill of Bidgood personalized the offices at Thrive Digital by adding a simple pop of Juju pattern and color to each space. A little bit can go a long way in making a project unique!

We offer custom coloring, custom scaling, and a wide variety of printed substrates to make your desired finish a reality. One of our favorites is our Type II Mylar, with no minimums and a fast turn around, you can add the perfect accent wall to any commercial space!
  

NYC - Come Check out Our New Wallpaper and Tile Series' at ICFF -  Javits Center, May 20-23 

  

We are thrilled to announce that we will once again have a booth at ICFF at Javits Center in New York from May 20-23. If you plan to be in New York to attend the show, please stop by and say hello! We will be in the same spot as usual along the front south wall, booth 122.

  

Also, great news! We are honored to be finalists in this years NYCXDesign Awards in the wallcovering category. This prestigious event is hosted and juried by Interior Design Magazine and ICFF on May 21 at Pier 17 at NYC's South Street Seaport. Fingers crossed! 

  

  

We can't wait to show off our new High Dive Series and our brand spanking new tile series, Fruit Salad

Handmade Cement Tiles in Electrifying Color

  

  

Avery Thatcher, founder / creative director of Portland, Oregon-based wallcoverings studio Juju Papers, adds a new category to her offerings: cement tile. The first series, Fruit Salad, is handmade ceramic encaustic tile, in kaleidoscopic color, calling for a serendipitous installation method.  

  

  

  

  

Thatcher, who had experience setting tile prior to making her name as a wallpaper designer, wanted to bring the complexity and ornamentation of a handmade mosaic into a room without requiring a complicated installation. Tile installers accustomed to natural stone will recognize her installation technique, which entails selecting and spontaneously rotating each tile’s placement in turn.    

FRUIT SALAD IN WHITE-RED and WHITE-BLUE RANDOMLY MIXED AND ROTATED 1:1

  

  

“Tile contours traditionally tend to be symmetrical. I wanted to flip the script and create a design that felt more experimental,” Thatcher notes. “The impromptu installation results in a truly random, scattered, colorful pattern; the warmth of a Persian rug combined with the pigment richness and vibrancy of a Morris Lewis painting.”

  

FRUIT SALAD IN BLACK-RED and BLACK-BLUE RANDOMLY MIXED AND ROTATED 1:1

  

  

Design professionals will have a first look during ICFF, at Juju Papers’ booth # 122.  Intended for both indoor and outdoor residential, hospitality, workplace and public spaces, Fruit Salad will be available beginning mid-May.

FRUIT SALAD IN WHITE-RED, WHITE-BLUE, 

BLACK-RED and BLACK-BLUE RANDOMLY MIXED AND ROTATED 1:1

  

  

Made by hand, one at a time in Mexico, the 8”-diameter hexagonally-shaped cement tiles sport a billowy, five-color wave motif.  Two colorways -- one with white center, one with black – include such sumptuous hues as lilac, persimmon, ocre, blush and military blue.  Colors may be customized. A low-energy, no-fire process creates a deliciously washy matte finish.

Durable and Safe

Tile ingredients - marble dust, Portland cement, sand, mineral pigments, concrete - combined with the 1,700 PSI mechanical hydraulic presses used in manufacturing, ensure these tiles are durable enough for residential and commercial applications and both indoor and outdoor use. The tiles are a hefty ⅝” high, and weigh in at 3 lbs a piece. Adding to the durability, the wear (top) layer is a full ⅛” thick, which makes them appropriate for both floors and walls. The coefficient of friction is also well over the .42 standard - averaging in at .65 - making it safe for commercial traffic and wet applications.

  

  

Interested in using Fruit Salad? Email us at sales@jujupapers.com for a quote!  

JUJU PAPERS ENTERS NEW MARKET CATEGORY: CEMENT TILE at ICFF, BOOTH 122 “FRUIT SALAD”

  

A Series of Handmade Cement Tiles in Electrifying Color Intended for Indoor/Outdoor Residential, Hospitality, Workplace and Public Spaces

  

FRUIT SALAD IN BLACK-RED and BLACK-BLUE

  

(Portland, OR, May 16, 2018 –) Avery Thatcher, founder / creative director of Portland, Oregon-based wallcoverings studio Juju Papers, adds a new market category to her offerings: cement tile. Fruit Salad, her first handmade tile series, in kaleidoscopic color, calls for a serendipitous installation method.

  

   

Thatcher, who had experience installing tile prior to making her name as a wallpaper designer, wanted to bring the complexity and ornamentation of a handmade mosaic into a room without requiring a complicated installation. Tile installers accustomed to natural stone will recognize her installation technique, which entails selecting and spontaneously rotating each tile’s placement in turn.

  

“Tile contours traditionally tend to be symmetrical. I wanted to flip the script and create a design that felt more experimental,” Thatcher notes. “The impromptu installation results in a truly random, scattered, colorful pattern; the warmth of a Persian rug combined with the pigment richness and vibrancy of a Morris Lewis painting.”

  

Design professionals will have a first look during ICFF, at Juju Papers’ booth # 122. Intended for both indoor and outdoor residential, hospitality, workplace and public spaces, Fruit Salad will be available beginning mid-May.

FRUIT SALAD IN WHITE-RED and WHITE-BLUE RANDOMLY MIXED AND ROTATED 1:1

  

FRUIT SALAD IN BLACK-RED and BLACK-BLUE RANDOMLY MIXED AND ROTATED 1:1

  

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Made by hand, one at a time in Mexico, the 8”-diameter hexagonally-shaped cement tiles sport a billowy, five-color wave motif. Two colorways – one with white center, one with black – include such sumptuous hues as lilac, persimmon, ocre, blush and military blue. Colors may be customized. A low-energy, no-fire process creates a deliciously washy matte finish.

  

DURABLE AND SAFE

Tile ingredients – marble dust, Portland cement, sand, mineral pigments, concrete – combined with the 1,700 PSI mechanical hydraulic presses used in manufacturing, ensure these tiles are durable enough for residential and commercial applications and both indoor and outdoor use. The tiles are a hefty ⅝” high, and weigh in at 3 lbs a piece. Adding to the durability, the wear (top) layer is a full ⅛” thick, which makes them appropriate for both floors and walls. The coefficient of friction is also well over the .42 standard - averaging in at .65 - making it safe for commercial traffic and wet applications.

  

ABOUT AVERY THATCHER

Primarily inspired by mark making, folk art, and personal magic, Avery Thatcher is branching out into new directions beyond her wallpaper brand Juju Papers. Thatcher obtained a BS in Art in 1999, then moved to Portland in 2001 in order to pursue that city’s dream of cheap rent, thriving underground music scene, and the ability to travel: in Africa, Asia, and South America. She also worked in the art departments of such Portland creative outfits as Laika, Michael Curry Design, Bent Image Labs, and Murmur Creative during this time. She founded Juju Papers in 2010. Thatcher’s signature style combines the informal look of outsider art with an elegant and approachable touch, all marked by sophisticated craftsmanship and unparalleled quality.

Juju Papers, Avery Thatcher’s Portland, Oregon-based wallcoverings studio, is set to launch an unorthodox series of hand-printed papers this spring at ICFF. Titled High Dive, the new designs are all about the sweeping gesture, generous scale and lavish precious-metal colorways. “High Dive is bold, risky,” Thatcher suggests. From an exotic cannabis landscape to an over-the-top op art maze, these patterns express surprise, sensuality and daring. Thatcher is known for glamming up familiar motifs by portraying them in lush metallic inks; new color Champagne, an effervescent, semi transparent silver-gold, joins the Juju Papers palette. 

Thatcher notes, “The oversized scale common to the four patterns introduces a bit of drama and surprise. Wallpaper is a great opportunity to bring some risk into a space - a counterbalance to architectural structure and the clean lines of most furniture. I wanted this series to exude the unpredictability of dripping paint strokes or a verdant plant. The contrast of a wild, washy gesture to a measured, controlled line."

Le Freak: A calligraphic maze of monumental scale, reminiscent of Robert Motherwell or Jean Arp. Two two-tone metallic colorways: Champagne on Cream, Gunmetal on Cream.

Maxi: A dichotomy of prominent negative space balanced against thick, painterly ring and line shapes. Three two-tone metallic colorways: Gold on Cream, Champagne on Cream, Gold on Charcoal.

Parquet: A collage of variable stripes, puzzled together in an asymmetrical, painterly version of parquetry. Three duo-tone metallic colorways: Gold on Cream, Gold on Charcoal, Gunmetal on Navy.

Wild Thing: Lush botanical at first glance; edgy cannabis forest at second glance. Simplified to the most basic form, but then subverted and wrought in gloss. Four two-tone metallic colorways: Gold on Cream, Diamonds and Pearls on Cream, Gold on Charcoal, Gunmetal on Navy.



Interested in getting your hands on High Dive? We are working hard to create samples and print rolls of the new line. You can have a first look and order here!