Moginie James... at home | Autumn 2010


A room with a view Consider what type of ar t suits your lifestyle and remember that ar t “lives” with you and becomes par t of the fabric of your home. Wherever you site it, each piece should fit into its space in an aesthetically-pleasing way. A hanging painting should not be so large that it overpowers the room, or so small that it looks lost and out of propor tion. Mary Yapp owner of The Albany Gallery based on Albany Road warns: “Be aware of the size of the painting for the size of the room – a picture can enhance a room but it can also dominate a room.”


Rhian also recommends that you take the time to chose a suitable location “watercolours and prints for example need a location where they will not be exposed to full sunlight, while oils and acrylics are more robust but clearly don’t like being too close to direct heat sources.”


Also, carefully take into account the style of the room which you intend to adorn - par t of the “art” of ar t is ensuring that the piece you choose flatters the decor. For instance, a renaissance style oil would more than likely look out of place in a modern, minimalist environment, whereas a Mondrianesqe style piece would be out of kilter in a country cottage.


Centre of attention Give your ar t centre stage by toning down other design elements in the room, such as flamboyant wall paper, furniture and cur tains. To shine the spotlight fur ther on your new piece, why not install picture lights above – for inspiration on illumination visit: www.hogarthlighting.co.uk


Making a splash Transform the feel of a room by choosing ar t with a bright splash of colour. For maximum contrast display the piece against neutral coloured walls such as white, cream, taupe, tan or even dove grey. Colour doesn’t have to just be limited either to the piece itself - when choosing a frame consider a contrasting shade for a thoroughly modern look.


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Getting the hang of it As a general rule, hang your painting so that it is level with your eyeline. For other ar t forms such as ceramics feature these on a table, pedestal or even the floor for greater impact. When positioning smaller pieces of ar twork Mary advises: “Group small pictures together to make an impact”.


Nicky Wheeler, Director of the Affordable Art Fair told us: “The recession has seen consumers develop a more thoughtful way of spending. This ‘considered consumption’ has led to us valuing purchases with personal value and longevity – so whether it’s for emotional or financial investment, come down to the fair, follow your heart and choose a unique piece of art you can take home and treasure forever.”


“...follow your


heart and choose a unique piece of art you can take home and


treasure forever...”


AAF’s successful formula has become a global phenomenon, with fairs in London, Bristol, New York, Amsterdam, Brussels, Sydney and Melbourne, Singapore and Milan. For the latest event dates visit: www.affordableartfair.co.uk


Pic: The Affordable Art Fair


Affordable art Buying art very rarely leaves pocket change – true investment pieces tend to be serious money which gain in value with the profile of the artist. However, aspiring collectors with a smaller budget need not despair. Try browsing for pieces at the Affordable Art Fair which offers contemporary art from £50 to £3,000.


A helping hand Over 80 galleries in Wales par ticipate in The Ar ts Council of Wales’ Collectorplan scheme which offers interest free credit to buyers purchasing original works of ar t and craft in Wales. The Collectorplan offers credit for pieces between £50 and £2,000, requiring only a 10% deposit upfront. For more information visit: www.collectorplan.org.uk


Pic: Sleeping print from Kooywood Gallery


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