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Wall Art Installations Meant For Much More Than Just Hanging Around

An empty wall is nothing short of an opportunity functioning like a canvas waiting only to be painted on. The breadth, depth and scope of the resulting creation is limited only by the imagination and, of course, to the space available although true works of art don't suffer from conventions of time or space. their presence remaining with us long after we've departed their proximity.

For the truly fortunate, wall art is always open to interpretation and can take any number of forms that may range from murals to paintings, photographs, light installations, fountains or sconces; from the simply to the complex and the compelling.

A dominant wall art piece can pull focus on the overall décor scheme of a room, calling attention to its presence from ever possibly viewing angle in the space but it may also overwhelm other elements and features within the area. By contrast, a collection of three or four works, much valued and prized, may come to be swallowed on a full wall unless hung as a group to increase the overall presence of the full grouping.

A valued collection of family portraits, memories and intimate moments culled over years and generations, but perhaps asymetic in varying sizes, styles and shapes can be pulled together and given a through line functioning as a single wall art installation with each element or picture given exactly the same frame, same matte and same size.

When it comes to variations on a theme and departures from the norm of the traditional thoughts of wall art, art glass, lighting installations and sconces provide dramatic wall art treatments in any desired style and composition. Recent trends include aquariums as the focal piece for wall art, in excess of thousands of gallons of water and taking up all available space of the wall. Waterfall treatments are also hot trends and fountains remain popular and relaxing wall art décor.

Choosing the wall art installation or piece most appropriate to your room and interior decorating style is ultimately based on personal taste, prevailing color palettes, the amount of wall space available and décor style. Contemporary wall decor will fit naturally with modern furnishings but need not be limited by it. Mix and matching between styles is a strong trend and easily accomplished with the addition of accent pieces that pull from your art.

In this age of the Internet, owning wall art that is both unique and original is well within the reach of anyone serious about starting a collection. Art is the ultimate statement of personal style and its value is determined by what you are willing to pay.