Dodi Ballada, Christmas , 2019. Digital artwork, Available in multiple formats.
Purchasing a work of art as a gift is not always easy, as the combination of budget, personal tastes, those of the recipient, and the needs imposed by a specific décor can discourage the business. In reality, once these purely practical and initial obstacles have been overcome, art turns out to be one of the rare gifts capable of sincerely and profoundly demonstrating that we have chosen something unique and meaningful for the recipient, who, having a real monetary value, also represents a solid investment, destined to acquire more and more value over time. This preciousness is added to all the emotional meanings for which a work is chosen as a gift, since the theme, the technique and the style can represent for the recipient allusions to precious moments of his life, as well as a link with his personal tastes, tendencies and character traits.
Aykaz Arzumanyan, Rose - 555 , 2021. Oil on canvas, 70 x 70 cm.
7 valid reasons to give art as a Christmas gift
1. Art is a unique idea
Half the fun of receiving a gift is ripping open the wrapper and being surprised, so who would expect a beautiful work of art at Christmas? The art is for all intents and purposes a unique idea for a Christmas gift! Moreover, its style and its colors are obvious to the recipient who, relieved, admits in his heart of hearts that he has escaped the usual festive clichés.
2. Art improves health
By appreciating a work of art, the observer loses himself in the present moment, which considerably reduces his state of stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation and contact with his deeper self. Additionally, art has been scientifically proven to increase levels of serotonin, a chemical that amplifies feelings of well-being and happiness! Therefore, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that art improves physical and mental health by banishing negative feelings and promoting a more positive view of the world.
3. Art feeds the soul
Christmas is a holiday with deep meanings because, in addition to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, it encourages, on a universal level, the manifestation of affection, love, solidarity and good deeds. Likewise, art, with its profound messages and traditions, nurtures our soul, helping us to meditate on the why of our existence, embracing spirituality.
4. Art is personal
Giving a work of art for Christmas shows that you care a lot about the recipient, because compared to other types of gifts, you have gone to great lengths to carefully choose colors, shape and style that respect their personal tastes. So, depending on art movement, color palette and technique, there is a suitable work of art for everyone!
5. Art enhances decor
It is extremely important to think about how to do this: the artistic gift voucher must not only complement the person it is intended for, but also the context in which it is intended, such as the recipient's home, office, etc. Generally speaking, people tend to surround themselves with furniture that matches a logical and linear personal style, which you can tailor your gift choice to. In this context, giving a work of art at Christmas gives you the opportunity to celebrate the person who is dear to you, as well as the environment in which they live and manifest their being.
6. A gift that lasts
Christmas gifts are often thrown away or lost in the back of a closet soon after they are received. This happens because, unlike works of art, they are tied to time, that is, to the fashions of our consumer society. Art, outside of this limited temporal
7. A gift that supports local businesses and artists
The purchase of original works of art also makes it possible to support artists who, despite the difficulties that the world of creation is currently experiencing, continue to produce their works with all their talent and passion, particularities which are put at the service of the community.
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Monika Mrowiec Monika Mrowiec, Vacation Memories '63 , 2022. Oil/acrylic on canvas, 150 x 130 cm.
1. The remake of a classic
One way to definitely impress the recipient of your gift is to refer to the highest artistic tradition, bringing it to life, however, in a context that is more sympathetic, accessible, contemporary, worldly, joyful, carefree, fashionable and without equivocal Pop! This concept is well expressed by Monika Mrowiec's Mona Lisa, which ironically takes place in the Hollywood Hills, a place in which pretty colorful donuts float, inviting the viewer not to take life too seriously and, in this case, one of the most famous and timeless masterpieces of art.
Young Park, Another Language, 2022. Acrylic on canvas, 116.8 x 91 cm.
2. A female subject
Since prehistoric times, women have been one of the central subjects of artistic research, because, apart from small historical parentheses, they have always been represented according to their physical and emotional characteristics, particularities that have made them the muses of the greatest masters. all time. To offer a work of art presenting a female figure is therefore a timeless investment, destined to find a place in the past, the present and the most distant future. In addition, if you have noticed that the recipient of your gift is already fond of this theme, you can contribute to the expansion, or the creation, of a collection of thematic works.
Val Escoubet, Back to basics, 2021. Oil on canvas, 90 x 130 cm.
3. Latest trends: Street art
If you search the web, you will find that the most recent and popular artistic news mainly concerns the world of street art, a form of expression which, previously confined to urban and sometimes even marginalized contexts, is recently become a common way of looking at the world. Therefore, if your gift is intended to be an investment, in addition to being a work to satisfy aesthetics and decorative needs, it is advisable to take advantage of this great moment in urban art. In addition, street art, with its colors and "dynamism", is able to make any environment lively, joyful and full of energy.
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Artwork for children's rooms
Christel Fréon, Les Doux-Doux , 2022. Oil on canvas, 80 x 80 cm.
The connection between art and children is ancient, but often underestimated. Indeed, it is often ignored that Picasso, in two famous quotations, referred to the world of childhood, admitting its artistic potential. The sentences in question are: "I learned to paint like Raphael, now I have to learn to draw like a child" and "Every child is an artist". The problem is to know how to remain an artist once an adult". Naïve art and outsider art, currents whose pure and authentic points of view, that is to say less influenced by movements and techniques pre-existing, aimed to translate into painting or sculpture the most primitive and spontaneous movements of the human soul, also reinforced the role of children.Therefore, to offer a work of art to a child, one must enter into this last dimension, "naive", most often dominated by toys, comics, colors, puppets, sweets, dolls and animals.
1. Barbie World
It is impossible not to admit the timeless appeal of the fashion doll manufactured by Mattel since March 1959, since which it has become not only the best friend of children all over the world, but also an inspirational subject for painting, contemporary photography and sculpture. In turn, Barbie returned the favor to the art world, so much so that the aforementioned American toy company did not hesitate to create a line of dolls inspired by the greatest masterpieces of all. time.
Yoann Bonneville, Batman , 2022. Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 100 cm.
2. Batman to the Rescue
A recurring vision in the collective imagination, stimulated by reality itself, or by various videos and films: seeing a child determined to play with his favorite superheroic doll, making it fly, knocking it over on the ground, pulling it towards the ground and causing her to defeat her enemies. This recreational mode can be stimulated in a child even by a single image, which, in the form of a photo of Batman, could reassure, with its strong presence, the environment of his room, a place where he will feel more at at ease, protected by the watchful presence of his favorite hero.
Aéro, Faithful contrast , 2022. Acrylic on canvas, 55 x 46 cm.
3. Love of animals
The world of children is also full of tenderness and curiosity, peculiarities that they pour, in particular, into the world of animals, with which they often relate with extreme attention, delicacy and affection. It will be hard not to imagine children asking their parents during the Christmas holidays to ride ponies, receive a dog as a gift and have their picture taken with a funny cat. Such wishes can be represented, in a synthetic form, in the ideals represented by a painting, which aims to unite the worlds of youth and animals.
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After all these tips, the Artmajeur team wishes you a Merry Christmas, full of love, health, joy and works of art to contemplate, because the objective for the new year is the following: to transform your house into a museum!
Olimpia Gaia Martinelli
