Spaces and Stories
Spaces & Stories: Art of Transforming the Interior
In the world of interiors, art fills much more than empty space, it is part of the story a space tells. A statement canvas can bring energy, and meaning to a room, while a carefully placed sculpture or fine art photograph can create a moment that transports the space back in time, or catapults collective consciousness into the future. It does more than merely capturing attention and inviting conversation.
Collectors and designers often look to art as the end of a process, and the naïve idea is that it provides the finishing touch. Yet contemporary fine art has the ability to transform both private residences and commercial environments, creating spaces that feel considered, distinctive, and authentic. Works by pop artist Fringe can introduce a trajectory that has gone from the representation of cartoon figures and brands, to the universe of artificial intelligence and even personal odyssey.
The internationally recognised photographs of David Yarrow, Reka Nyari, and Philippe Shangti – all represented by Scapegoat Gallery -- reveal startling visual narratives that marry disparate cultural elements. While their striking works may sometimes be quite confrontational, these great contemporary artists make extreme statements, in meaning and scale, even when installed in private homes. And their collectors are right behind them.
In commercial spaces, art can make a powerful first impression. The commitment of a business to new ideas, and unorthodox ways of thinking, can be judged through its approach to art collecting and exhibiting on its premises. Hotel lobbies, boardrooms, restaurants and showrooms are spaces where curated art collections give businesses a distinct identity, while creating confidence in new and established partnerships. If your art is good, then it must mean something positive in the way you choose to communicate in business.
Ultimately, art brings authenticity to a space. It reflects individuality, taste and imagination, turning an interior into somewhere purposeful.
What story does your space tell?
