Stand 218
M&G launches a range of greeting cards with artist Faye Bridgwater, a London gift range with illustrator Josie Shenoy, and new The Fold gift wrap on Stand 218
A meeting and subsequent excited discussions at PG Live last year between artist Faye Bridgwater and M&G’s Ben Dorney, Stuart Harris and Eddie Clarke developed into plans for M&G to license Faye’s work for an exclusive range of greeting cards, now to be premiered at PG Live 2026.
Faye says: “Oh, what a joy it’s been working with Museums and Galleries on this collection. It feels like a completely natural fit, and I couldn’t think of a better home for my paintings to be given a new life as cards for everyone to enjoy. It’s been such a pleasure to select each piece together from my archive, choosing works that hold all the energy, colour and character of the originals.
‘‘Every card begins as an original painting in my studio, emerging through sweeping brushstrokes and layered, bold colour, inspired by wild florals and uplifting landscapes. I’m so thrilled with this collection, each one with its own personality, designed to be sent, kept, and displayed with love, bringing a small but lasting piece of fine art into everyday life.”
Faye Bridgwater is an award-winning artist renowned for her contemporary paintings that celebrate nature with a bold vividness. Her dynamic, expressive compositions capture the essence of the landscapes and florals that inspire her work. Her paintings, infused with movement, light and colour, offer viewers a joyful and evocative connection to the natural world.
There are 16 designs in the launch card range, printed on textured board and accompanied by crisp white branded envelopes. SRP £3.10
In addition to PG Live, on the other side of London in Chelsea, four of Faye’s original paintings will be on show at the Saatchi Gallery.
London Gift range with illustrator Josie Shenoy
Josie Shenoy is a celebrated award-winning illustrator whose work transmutes painstakingly technically accurate architectural drawing into stunningly decorative and vibrant artistic works. Her stated ambition is to allow her British-Indian heritage to shine through in her use of intricate pattern and detail.
The art team at M&G has translated a decorative London map showcasing classic London landmarks by Josie on to a suite of gift products. Already launched as a greeting card and gift wrap earlier this year, the new products, which will be premiered at PG Live, are a luxury A5 notebook, a magnetic notepad, playing cards, a gift-boxed fine bone china mug, an insulated drinks bottle, a PLA travel mug, a cork-backed coaster set, and a tea towel set.
The Fold gift wraps
M&G’s The Fold brand, launched at PG Live last year, sees further range extensions at this year’s show. Following the introduction of Christmas designs and new Fold notebooks at Spring Fair in February, the sub-brand launches its first range of sheet gift wraps at PG Live.
The eight designs feature rework into repeat pattern format for some of the card range, including Daria Solak’s Dinosaurs and London Buses, as well as Sarah Wilson’s magic mushrooms and Carole Hillman’s cheerful Sun face.
