p u l s e ~ p a t t e r n s           “A line is a point in motion.” Paul Klee p u l s e ~ p a t t e r n s is the name of a new collection of chromatic patterns designed by Luanne Stovall. Each pattern embodies a core aesthetic philosophy grounded in recognition of the interconnected dynamic forces coursing through all matter. They grow out of a conviction that there is no negative space, that color is a sensation of light, and that sensual pleasure is an essential ingredient in a full embrace of earthly life. The patterns trace their origins to simple line drawings. Loosely knit webs evolve as layers of these spontaneous drawings are woven together into a kind of flexible loom, or grid. As stanzas of similar pulse lines sweep across the planes, an individual line records traces of its own unique emotional path in its fluid journey from one point to the next. The patterns can be fitted with multiple chromatic palettes or colorways which echo rituals and rhythms embedded within our seasonal cycles. A given colorway strikes a chord composed of three to five orchestrated colors. A shift in palette signals a new colorspace operating within the web of a particular grid. New p u l s e ~ p a t t e r n s designs can be realized in many diverse materials ranging from fabric, to glass, to floor and wall and ground treatments, thereby allowing the patterns to celebrate an embrace of organic life inside and outside, in public spaces and private settings.