Abstract Wall Art, I will not be able to forget the initial experience of hanging a huge abstract work in my living room. The texture of the canvas was a rich swirl of deep burgundy, gold and charcoal–quite unlike the safeness and wholesomeness of the matchy-matchy prints I had been gathering. My mother stared at it and tilted her head and said, “But what is it? That is the question that best describes what is frightening and freeing about abstract wall art. It doesn’t have to be anything. And that’s exactly the point.
Abstract art has broken way past gallery walls and is now hanging in our living rooms, offices and even hotel lobbies. What was previously the cool or something hard to appreciate has become as one of the most trendy methods of introducing personality and aesthetics to a room. However, it is not always easy to select and place abstract works, at least when you are looking at dozens of them online or in a gallery and asking yourself what one of them will fit in your place.
The reasons why Abstract Art Works in Modern Spaces.
The abstract works do not require the viewer to interpret the artwork literally, unlike representational art. The wrong interpretation does not exist. In my experience with clients in interior projects, I have found the abstract to be a successful piece where common landscapes or portraits fail to establish, it does not have to fight with your furniture or even force the imposition of a particular style. A quality abstract composition compliments and does not overpower.
Its beauty consists in its flexibility. The abstract painting can stabilize the sharp edges of an industrial loft with a flowing, organic painting, and the minimalistic Scandinavian living room can be based on the influence of a canvas with bold geometric elements. I also have observed the same abstract print brilliantly displayed both in a boardroom of a company and a bohemian bedroom, just because the rest of the surrounding environment alters how we perceive it.
The Decision to Select Abstract Art That Works.
It is at this point that the majority become stuck. You are going through hundreds of choices and they all begin to seem similar. Or even worse, you order online what you love and when it comes, it does not match with your couch.
Begin in your current color palette. This does not imply that the art has to be identical with your throw pillows, on the contrary, do not do that. However, taking one or two accent colors out of your room can give you a visual unity. By the time I chose that burgundy abstract to my living room, I already had warm toned wood and cream walls. The warmth was gathered by the gold in the painting and the dark colors provided the much-needed contrast.
Take into account what atmosphere you want to achieve. The abstracts are soft, watercolor-style, in pastel colours, which is why it is very calming and reflects well in bedrooms or reading corners. Sharp lines and bold colors are energizing, so a home office, dining room, or entrance is always a good place to have a high-contrast piece to make a statement.
Various Styles in Abstract Art.
Abstract art does not necessarily appear as a Jackson Pollock splatter painting. The category is extremely diversified, and it is thrilling and intimidating.
Geometric abstraction employs straight edges, forms and in numerous cases a minimal color range. Consider mid-century modern compositions or grids that were inspired by Mondrian. They are very effective in modern spaces and should be liked by individuals who value form and order.
In organic or fluid abstraction, natural shapes are imitated, as is the case with flowing water, clouds or cell membranes. The edges of these pieces are also softer and their colors mixed often. I have noticed them to be quite successful especially in areas where one is interested in visualization but not roughness.
Designing Gallery Walls and Collections.
You do not necessarily have to have one big piece. Gallery walls with a combination of various abstract prints and paintings have been some of my favorite installations. It is to have a common denominator, color tones, complementary forms, or similar framing.
Recently, I helped one of my friends hang six abstract pieces on top of her dining table. They were all different but similar in color palette and frame. The inconsistency made it interesting and the consistency avoided anarchy. We put all the stuff on the floor at first, and then fussed with the space and arrangement, until we found it right.
The Place of Quality Abstract Art.
The market has been busted in recent years. On the websites such as Etsy, Saatchi Art, and Minted, one can find original art and quality prints of independent artists at various prices. I have discovered gorgeous items at less than one hundred dollars and I have spent a lot more on unique canvases.
The goldmines are local art fairs and open studio events, when something really unique is required. Direct acquisition of artists can be accompanied by improved prices and the gratification of providing the artist with forces in your community. And you get the history of the work and that is significant.
To keep the cost low on decorating, we cannot ignore such websites as Society6 or even HomeGoods. Although you will not get original one, you will find that the well-designed prints are much cheaper than they appear.
The Personal Element
In the end the abstract art you select must be one that appeals to you on a personal level although you cannot explain the precise reasons. That Burgundy on my living room? I myself cannot say what attracts me about it, but I look at it every single day. It causes me to have a feeling–invigorated, meditated, occasionally both.
That is what abstract art is good at. It does not have to describe a sunset or bowl of fruit to have an emotional reaction. It manipulates color, form, texture and composition to turn a plain wall into something that makes you the person you are and the way you would like to feel in your place.
FAQs
Question: I wonder how I am supposed to know whether the abstract art will suit my decor?
A: Choose 1-2 colors that you already had in your palette and find pieces that have those colors. Take mood instead of being precise.
Q: Is abstract art just random?
A: No. Even when it is spontaneous, a good abstract art is composed of intentional composition, theory of color, and technique.
Q: What is the size of an abstract art that I should purchase?
A: Intend to have pieces two-thirds to three-quarters the breadth of furniture beneath, or large upon bare walls.
Q: Is it possible to combine abstract art with other styles of art?
A: Absolutely. Photography, typography, or even representational art can also be held together by the use of color or frame by an abstract work of art.
Question: Is abstract canvas art to be framed?
A: Gallery wrapped canvases do not have to be framed however, you can have one to make it look more professional and formal depending on your space.
