Art For Everyone
I had a good laugh at the cover of Architectural Digest recently, because it’s the magazine’s “Living with art” issue— as if 99% of us can relate to how wide a radius we need to give our Basquiat. Not to shit talk the world of fine art, but if you google “contemporary art,” the first hits are home decor online stores. We live in the age of Instagram, where we’re more likely to screengrab something we love than to commission it.
That’s why Society6 has always had a special place in my heart. A massive gallery of any type of art you might like, available and (praise be) accessible so that the process of collecting what moves you can be for everyone. They were kind enough to outfit our Yucca Valley home, and the process of pulling together a wishlist was a fun exercise in self discovery. Apparently, I’ve got a type, and it’s squiggly, abstrast, fun… and made to be lived with.
Abstract colorblocking greets you at the front door.
“abstract minimal 16” Canvas Print by ThingDesign
A small accent in a built-in.
“Shape study #12“ by mpgmb
We tried out every piece of art for over the fireplace, and in the end were in love with the exact first one we put on our Society6 wishlist.
“Abstract Art 15“ by ThingDesign
“Got Your Back“ by Cassidy Rae Marietta
We affectionately rechristened it ‘the happy orgy’ and it lives in our trippy 70s-inspired bathroom.
“Sienna-Creme“ by CAVE Print Shop
A bleh hallway became the perfect place to hint at color.
The color blocked guest room was asking for some inverted art play.
“/ Reverse 02“ by mpgmb
P.S. How cute is the little dark line art piece peeking out from the mirror here? →
“Close Noir“ by quibe
Wanting our guests to have a chance to interact with the art, we stacked a few canvas prints in front of the mirror in the master bedroom.
“Nude pink 001“ by The Colour Study
It’s a golden velvet-covered sleeping loft. Why wouldn’t it need some abstract surrealism?
“Black Shrimp” by Fernando Vieira
“Thirst” by lacabezaenlasnubes
This saucy minx picks up the gold in our west-facing guest bedroom so well.
