Beauty, charm, and a refreshing aura are expected features to prevail in any interior. How about adding a bit of art to this attractive list and making the space truly invigorating? For, the presence of art in its undiluted grand form can transform an interior into a space that is spectacular, the history of the pieces on display bringing in a different dimension that is unsurpassed.
Displaying such astounding work of art in glass and ceramic in a recently held exhibition in Bengaluru was Interarts, where they shared their views on designing space with the infusion of art.
Executive Directors of Interarts, Akshay Sethi and Purnima Sethi, had on display the works of renowned international artists along with ceramic works of internationally famous art companies such as Moorcroft and Goebel.
Exotic handcrafted pieces in glass, clay and porcelain captivated everyone’s attention. These would totally alter the ambience of an interior.
Says Purnima Sethi, “Home is essentially a blank canvas which adopts its language based on what is placed in the space. The colours and textures of the art pieces along with their exquisite creativity bring in the uniqueness and beauty to the interior that is so special while also telling a story based on the manner of display.”
She further adds, “The art pieces need not necessarily be unaffordable to lend this beauty. They need to be works that express individual inclinations in décor and beauty where the final expression brings joy.” According to her, a simple medium such as glass can be lent a story that reflects superb creativity while addressing individual leanings. “These pieces crafted by renowned artists can be specifically customised to serve individual aspirations to alter the aura of an interior.”
Thus, glass art on display, designed by artist Amanda Brisbane of England, are sand-crafted pieces where the artist infuses colour into the molten glass and shapes the individual pieces by hand at the right temperature to offer the fabulous works. The glass art of Swedish artist Matts Jonasson displays a reverse engraving technique where the designs, be it animal figurines or nature, are hand engraved on the reverse side of the glass.
Artist Alister Malcom of U.K. brings in metal elements such as silver, copper into his glass art, where the metal shards are fused into the glass to lend a unique shine and artistic appeal. The porcelain items on display from Moorcroft date this artistic appeal to 200 years where the individual pieces are hand drawn, painted and crafted by artists in similar fashion as was done two centuries ago, reflecting both tradition and unmatched creativity.
Likewise, the German company, Goebel, has its pieces inspired by works of artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh, the impressions of their famous paintings transferred on to porcelain or glass. Says Purnima, “Art in an interior is like jewellery on a lady. The right pieces and right manner of display are essential to bring out the perfect décor that can light up the eye on entry.” Art pieces lend more character to the interior because of the versatility of display and being three-dimensional as compared to paintings that are two-dimensional, she avers.
Being space designers, Interarts, besides offering customised hand crafted pieces on order, also assists in choosing the right pieces of art and the manner of display to ensure the customer derives the maximum satisfaction on purchase.
