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Whether you have a small space or a gigantic one, small pieces of art in a collection is a bold move.
Generally people with large homes or with big blank walls tend to think a huge painting or piece of artwork is what they need to create the greatest dramatic impact. Similarly, people in smaller spaces opt for smaller works of art that fit some ratio already established in their minds. But how about using several small pieces of art or a collection to give the impression of a large dramatic statement. Some times the sum of something’s parts is greater than the whole. By using smaller images you can take your art to an entirely new level. Let’s start first with photographs. Instead of a very large photo, create some visual interest by replacing it with many smaller photos, individually framed, that take up a similar amount of space or maybe even a bit more. Now, don’t just replace a big photo with smaller ones of similar composition, continue thinking outside of the box, or the frame as it were, and approach your subjects from a new perspective. Get comfortable with that zoom lens. Let’s say, for an example, that you’re an avid biker. Take extreme close ups of your bicycle, turn its function into a study of mechanical beauty. Or, a more traditional route, if you’re a gardener, don’t just take a picture of your favorite flower’s head, instead examine the leaves, a single petal, the stem, or you could even dig one up to photograph the root structure. Now, you not only have filled your blank space with artwork that means something to you, but your viewer is drawn closer to your images and forced to examine and appreciate them. If photographs aren’t your thing then how about replacing an oversized painting with multiple smaller ones. If you’re a geometric painter then this is really a fantastic way to shine. Not only will the geometric shapes of your paintings create interest but the arrangement of smaller and even tiny canvasses can make its own statement. If you’re a portrait painter, how about breaking down the elements into separate paintings. You could even add your own Picasso touch and place the elements asymmetrically on the wall. If you’re more into sculptures or 3D collections then consider focusing on a grouping rather than one specific piece. If you’ve definitely got a real gem then let it take front and center but surround it by other brilliant pieces. And get even more creative by tossing in a piece or two that doesn’t really fit with the collection. Highlight your other interests as well. A bottle collector could add a jar of treasured shells to the display to create some visual interest. A book collector can separate his treasured tomes with a couple of cherished antique toys. Used together these collections create a much greater impression than one large piece ever could.
The copyright of the article Tiny Artwork in Interior Decorating is owned by Kristin Abraham. Permission to republish Tiny Artwork in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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