Six tips to brighten your home with affordable art
- Written by The Women's Magazine
You don't need an eye watering expensive piece of artwork to make you home look amazing, an art expert has revealed.
Art to Art curator Philippa Demase has revealed her six top tips to make your home look great without breaking the budget.
“When purchasing a piece of artwork, my best advice is to be sure it’s a piece you can’t live without. You want something you love, feel a connection to, and not merely a decoration to match your rug when you hang it at home," Philippa told The Carousel website.
The website reported Philippa's other tip tips are:
- Opt for originals: In addition to avoiding fake or mass-produced reproductions (which generally hold little to no value and won’t deliver a strong return on investment), Philippa strongly recommends buying original artwork that is works-on-paper and limited-edition prints signed by the artist.
- Buy from a living artist: This is generally a more affordable option and the artwork will age and appreciate with you.
- Make your money work with modern art: While classic still-life artwork is a favourite among art collectors, investing in contemporary emerging trends before they become popular is an easy way to acquire affordable artwork for less. “We’ve seen the rise of table spaces become more and more popular”, says Philippa, “so don’t be afraid to get ahead of the trend before others.”
- Know where to shop: Check out Affordable Art Fairs around the world – which are dedicated to bringing together emerging artists – while capping their creations at reasonable prices. “All offerings at the Affordable Art Fair In Melbourne, for example, are under $10,000,” says Philippa. With many options priced well below that to allow aspiring art collectors to enter the market.
- Frames are a financial investment: Finally, frames can play a big part in the perception of artworks. “If it’s framed beautifully, it’s believed the art in it is probably worth the effort to frame it as such,” says Philippa. With that in mind, it’s always important to allow the artwork to be the hero. “Make sure the frame complements your art and doesn’t overpower it,” she says.
