Tuesday, December 9, 2014

A Peek 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.

In addition to wall-mounted frames, they can also be sculptures that create a focal point in any room. It's all about how the artists felt when he or she decided to use these pieces and put them on display. For some, they assemble hundreds of pieces, building up a table that's more like art than actual furniture, although can easily be used just the same.

Be it an abstract or a definitive image, the choice is up to the artist to create, and it's up to the collector to choose it. On the other hand, can be a landscape or just different shades of blue, depicting the open sea and the sky, on different slabs of wood. There is no end to the recycling beauty, when the artist and the material come together.

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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