Tuesday, December 9, 2014

A Look At Modern Art Through Reclaimed Wood

By Claudine Hodges


Folk art is an interesting part of every culture. It has been around virtually from the beginning of time. It has to do with recycling and reusing materials, and today, people are doing this with as much enthusiasm as they did in the past. Certainly, it has a lot to do with saving the planet, but it also has something to do with creating something beautiful. Below, discover a look at modern art through reclaimed wood, and what it can offer.

For starters, it's best to understand the actual material. It begins by being salvaged, and this can be either from deforestation or from old barns being torn down. Quite often, it could have been trashed as it would have been considered unusable. Thankfully, there are people that can see its use and re-create it into something new, from artwork to actual furniture.

Find a slew of works for sale in Chicago, IL either by local or national artists. Some of these works can be smaller pieces different colored wood assembled into a puzzle, for example. Alternatively, it can be modern oil paintings directly on the recycled wood. Ideally, it can be virtually anything that creates interest and looks absolutely incredible.

These pieces can be sculptures, or wall-mounted frames. They could take on any form that the artist wanted to display, and they look stunning in almost any design scheme. The artist may have assembled hundreds of pieces to create a beautiful table that is more artwork than furniture.

It is the artist who decides what new life this new peace is going to have. From there, it's up to the collector to see its beauty and choose it. For example, rather than an oil painting on a canvas, imagine three slabs of wood glued together, depicting the sand, the sea, and the sky. In this case, the wood itself has something special to offer to the artwork and any onlooker. When the artist and the material join, recycling can be incredible.

When the old and the new come together, a new found beauty is created. The fact that it is less formal seems to fit in with modern times, as well as any decor. What's more is that it will always be a unique piece, as this cannot be replicated.

In the end, the artwork becomes a great investment, and the best way to save the planet. One of the most interesting things about this type of artwork is that it can be attached to a great story. One would always have the pleasure of explaining where the reclaimed wood came from, making it more interesting.

Such a piece will always be appreciated, and can also appreciate in terms of value, so it makes a great gift and it makes a great investment. It will definitely be enjoyed for years. In the city, collectors can find incredible pieces at some of the top galleries, available for purchasing and viewing. There's something to be said about fusing the different times to creating something spectacular out of the two that will go on to continue to please onlookers.




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