By: Divya PamnaniAfter a pandemic induced lockdown wherein working from home became prevalent, the walls of our homes have come into focus.
Art does more than add color to a space, it’s a way of expressing our aesthetics through our selections, making a home feel like home.
As an artist myself, here are some of my thoughts on why we need Art in our lives.
Art Makes a Home Come Alive
Amidst all the machine-made items in our homes, it’s nice to have something that is handmade, has a story to tell, and makes a space come alive by its presence.
In a fast moving world where so much of our attention is on our screens, a work of art makes you pause, albeit briefly, to appreciate the time, effort, skill and thought that went into bringing an artist's vision into existence. Maybe you know the artist, maybe you got to hear the story behind its creation, maybe you resonated with the serene colors in the art, or maybe the art you picked up on a family trip somewhere brings back memories - regardless, these stories are now part of your story, woven into the fabric of the home you are building and inhabiting.
Art Speaks About Your Personality and Encourages Conversation
Buying art makes you think about and question what you want to look at everyday and why - do you want to look at abstract splashes of color, do you want to look at mountain landscapes or carefully rendered botanical artworks. With these questions, you realize what you are drawn to, and why, and over time, with the kind of art you put up on your wall, the dots of your personality and why you love what you love start connecting. And when people are curious about the art on your walls, you can engage in conversations about art, inspiration and what it brings to your life.
Let the art you put up on your walls, express your personality and your unique aesthetic in your home.