Buying Abstract Art

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michael wilson

I am an abstract artist. My medium is oil painting, often painting on primed board. My wife and I live in San Diego, California.

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Architecture, furnishing and art should have, ideally a certain relationship.  Frank Lloyd Wright was noted for carrying a theme or motif throughout a building.  This kind of thoughtful design created a consistent harmony in the structure.  Realizing the importance of being thematically consistent he would also design the furniture pieces and these would reflect his particular chosen motif.  The affect was almost always dramatic.

Those who can afford bolder, contemporary homes will also purchase furniture pieces that reflect this kind of design.  Abstract art is a perfect reflection for this type of home or business.  Especially larger art works will often exude a bold, dramatic, colorful impression that enlivens an interior environment.  When you are buying abstract art you will want to find something that truly enhances your interior space.  However, your fist criteria will be to ask if the painting truly resonates for you, does it stir you, is there a mystery to the piece ?  Space is always a consideration.  Often a contemporary home will have large, tall and well-lit areas.  There would be no point in putting a small painting on a large wall.  The scale would be wrong.  Good interior design is about proper scale.  An abstract painting should be appropriate for the space.  This painting by Jennifer Perlmutter is charming.Jennifer-Perlmutter-2.jpg

For my clients I suggest adding the furnishings around the intended work of abstract art.  They shouldn’t ‘fight’ each other in terms of design or color.  If all components, the design of the home, furnishings and art work are all working together it becomes a wonderful interior synthesis.  A well chosen art piece can bring that extra, magical dimension to an interior space.  In my view, good abstract art is successful when it offers a transcendent feeling.  Because many abstract paintings respond to sub-conscious or inner feelings and impressions, these paintings then resonate with our own inner selves.

When buying abstract art it is so vital to light the piece properly.   Well placed lighting will truly bring an artwork to life.  Now we have access to excellent natural lighting.  High tech lighting fixtures can be utilized to bring out all of the paintings colors and textures.  Find paintings that speak specifically to you and then place them in a suitable location considering scale.  Then light them properly for full appreciation and enjoyment.