Written by: Tang Kai Xian

Art as the focal point

Imagine yourself walking into a room, one of the first things one will immediately fixate on is whatever is at their eye level. Art on a wall will usually be fixed at that optimal height and draw people into the room. Unlike other static objects such as furniture, it stimulates deep-thought of its intricacies and captures interest for a longer period. It is the perfect focal point for your room.

Art elicits emotions

Art sets the mood of the space, mainly through colours and images. Warm colours stimulate feelings of happiness and energy while darker, muted colours invoke feelings of sadness and pessimism. Some art buyers may give greater weight to cultural influences. For example, red, yellow and green are the top three lucky colours in Chinese culture. On the other hand, images command similar weight in swinging the mood. Vast landscapes elicit a sense of awe and admiration from viewers while a subject holding one’s head down gives rise to distress and sorrow. Therefore, choose art that reflects the mood you want to set in a room.

Art sets the colour palette of the space. A popular approach to interior design is to select a mood, pick an art, then choose colours that compliment the art. A relaxing seascape will have soft hues while a spirited abstract will have lots of bold colours. Now, selecting the paints for the walls, the colour of the furniture will be made much, much easier. If the addition of art to a room came as an afterthought, the role of art could be to tie the colours together or to enhance the vibe of the room. This way art adds to the colour palette of the space. If you cannot find a suitable art, commission the piece! The artwork and the frame can be personalised. 

Art as Conversational Starter

Art is a great conversational starter. Guests would be curious about the choice of art, its story and the background of the artist. This is only 3 of the many possible conversations. 

Practical Considerations

A common concern Singaporeans have pertains to the size of the artwork. Due to land scarcity here, homes tend to be smaller. Walls to hang art may be obstructed by shelving space instead. Art is beyond large, imposing paintings. At MeetArts, we sell different types of art of varied sizes to pick and choose from. 

Often, art is viewed as a luxury. But it does not necessarily have to be expensive to put you above the bar. Art ranges from affordable works by promising, emerging artists to famous masterpieces by established artists. Art is not just Monets, Van Goghs or Picassos. At MeetArts, our focus is on artworks by emerging artists who are starting out to make art for a living. Our low commissions also translate into substantial cost savings for you. 

Check out our Facebook page: MeetArts Marketplace for our art catalogues.

References:

https://99designs.com.sg/blog/tips/how-color-impacts-emotions-and-behaviors/

https://www.jdinstitute.edu.in/the-importance-of-art-in-interior-design/