6 Amazing Reasons to Collect Original Art
Here are my top reasons to collect original art.
Inspiration
Original art is more than just a decorative accent for your home. It has the potential to inspire us to look at the world in a different way and can become a conversation piece kick-starting thought provoking dialogue.
2. Art Enriches your Space
As an artist, I often fall into the “I could make that myself” mentality, but displaying a diverse collection of works in your home by unique creatives makes for a VERY RICH space & is a direct reflection of your tastes individual personality.
3. As a Gift for the Ones you Adore
Art makes for the most unique gift! And can be a sentimental companion for your loved one for years to come.
4. It’s an Investment
Some individuals collect just for the investment purposes, but I see this as a fun bonus of collecting. As an artist’s career progresses, so will the value of their work. Art is also an investment of personal and group stories. Only we are living here right now, and original artwork helps preserve stories for future generations.
5. Originals are Tactile
You can see and feel the texture of a handmade item. We live in a mass produced world which makes owning something handmade oh so special. Artists go against the grain of immediate results and slow down to an older way of being. This slowness and attention given to the details of life show through in the brushmarks, individual stitches, and fingerprints in the clay.
6. Love
Lastly, and most importantly, people collect art because they fell in love with it. Because they developed an emotional connection to the piece and it made them feel something REAL.