Modern metal art is not something that can be defined. If itis made of metal and is decorative or has meaning, it is art. From a hugesculpture too big to fit in even a large room to a small in...
Modern metal art is not something that can be defined. If itis made of metal and is decorative or has meaning, it is art. From a hugesculpture too big to fit in even a large room to a small intricately shaped keychain, if it has meaning to you, it is art.
We all love to express our selves our individuality, orlikes and dislikes, our attitudes to life and all that goes into making usindividuals. There are various ways ofdoing this and the most common are by what we say and what we do. But whatconstantly speaks volumes about us are our possessions. Although variousreligions may extol the values of simplicity and the uselessness of worldlypossessions, very few of us ever get anywhere near that state of sainthood. Weare proud of what we have worked for and possess.
While our functional possessions like the car we drive andthe clothes we wear (which may often be works of art in themselves) say a lotabout us, what often speaks more loudly is our non functional possessions.Things like the art and decorative items we own. And nothing can be moreexpressive than modern metal art.
Modern metal art is not limited by size, shape or materials except that by definition it needs to be made of metal. Anything made ofmetal which has an aesthetic appeal, even if its main propose is functional,can be called modern metal art. We all immediately appreciate the beauty of ametal picture or mirror frame. We admire intricate wrought iron patio andgarden furniture. We are awed and impressed by modern metal art sculptures,large or small. But modern metal art goes beyond this. What about:
Beautifully design car
A wristwatch with an intricate design andappealing shape
The laptop with an elegantly sculpted titaniumbody
And all the other metal things we see and useevery day but take for granted.
A beautiful metal vase
Dont they have beauty beyond their function? Are they notdesigned to be pleasing to the eye? If the answer is yes, then they may beclassified as modern metal art.
If you want to express yourself by decorating your home,modern metal art is a great option. You can either find the kind of things youare looking for in shops or on line there are hundreds of websites for bothlarge scale manufacturers as well as individual artists looking to sell theirwork or to work on commissions.
Remember that modern metal art can be either purelydecorative pieces either in the form of wall hangings or free standing piecesof art. Or they can be functional items like intricately designed coat standsor book ends made of steel, aluminum or just about any metal.
Unlike many other forms of art, metal art is long lastingand requires little or no maintenance besides cleaning and, perhaps, the occasionalwash. That means that the modern metal art you buy today will last and for yourgrandchildren or great grandchildren, it may be a piece of classic metal art.