Art Trends
In the rapidly changing world of interior design, trends can be fleeting, but art will always be timeless. As a quick and easy fix to your home décor dilemma, an artwork can help you to embrace current trends while remaining a statement piece that you can reinvent time and time again.
BIOPHILIA
Named by House Beautiful as one of the biggest trends this year, biophilia is at the top of our style list. This nature-inspired aesthetic draws upon the beauty of the great outdoors and aims to strengthen our connection with biophilic elements such as plants and natural light. With more of us now incorporating hybrid or remote working into our daily routines, this uplifting style is a great option for boosting productivity and mood.
in New York, Google’s new $2.1 billion campus has been specifically designed to attract birds, bees and caterpillars to the acres of gardens. In an interview with the Financial Times , Michele Neptune, a member of Google’s sustainability team, said that the workspaces were intended to make employees “…healthier, happier, and more engaged in their work.” Luckily there are some smaller changes you can make! Along with house plants and succulents – think trailing vines, ferns, and yuccas (just be mindful if you have pets) – you can also incorporate natural or unfinished materials. Raw and tactile materials like rattan and bamboo are not only environmentally conscious, but they look great when paired with earthy tones like ochre, chocolate brown and umber. To create a calming ambience within a multifunctional space, choose a corner of the room to create an escapist retreat, which could include a meaningful landscape or seascape artwork with a comfy chair or beanbag. As the seasons change, your artwork arrangement can be rotated, travelling with you on your life journey.
Scarlett Raven’s emotive treescapes were created after she reconnected with nature following the birth of her son. They feature stylistic influences from Anselm Kiefer, David Hockney and Gustav Klimt.
Technology giant Apple’s new headquarters in Cupertino, California, has transformed almost 100 acres of asphalt and concrete to create a landscape of 9,000 trees, walking paths, and grasslands. Over
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