What too much interior design is lacking
Art is interior design. But it’s so personal, and finding pieces that not only speak to you, but also connect you to the larger culture is too time consuming for most people who are not in the industry.
Interior design without art is basically a furniture showroom. Sorry to offend anyone but it’s how I feel. Art is how you personalize your space. It is the best way to get a unique home that reflects who you and your family art. I highly doubt you’re getting custom furniture, or rugs woven to fit your personality. But with art you…
Slow Living Through Art Collecting
I absolutely love what’s happening with the slow living movement.
At its core, slow living is a conscious choice to prioritize quality over quantity, to savor the present moment, and to create a sense of balance in our lives. It encourages us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, fostering a deeper connection with our environment and ourselves.
What is good art?
Let’s get one thing out of the way right up top. There is good art and bad art. 100%. This is super different from style, preference and taste. And as an art consultant it is not my job to tell someone what to like, but to present them with good art that fits their esthetic. Whether or not I like it or would buy it…
The art world has failed.
It has fallen wildly short of making itself relevant and pervasive.
I have loved art since I was a young child, but did not really feel comfortable or at ease in art spaces until probably five years ago. How does someone who loves and seeks out the arts remain on-edge and full of trepidation when engaging with it? What does that mean for the rest of the population who does not already have that love of art?
What I have learned is we have some firmly planted misconceptions…
Intimacy in art
"To be intimate with my body I must be close to death. I must be willing to tell what I've seen." —bell hooks
I spend a lot of time thinking about intimacy. About what it means, how we exhibit it, how it enters a dynamic (any dynamic). Intimacy seems to me like the tiniest moment, the smallest knowledge, the faintest brushing with another…