If the home is our sanctuary, art can turn it into a fortress that shields us from stress. It leads us to a place where ideas run free, where there’s no right or wrong answer. It taps into our innermost feelings and makes us more human.
Yet many have put art on the backburner and find solace in gadgets, entertainment items, and others instead. They don’t realize that displaying art at home offers the following benefits:
Art makes you feel good
Brain scans show that gazing at artwork releases a dopamine surge in the area that triggers desire, pleasure, and romantic love. This happens when we look at dreamy, romantic landscapes that make us contemplate nature and purity. This makes us feel at peace and is therefore great for bedrooms.
Art boosts mental health
Art serves as therapy for those who need a discreet outlet for their emotions. Depressed? Lonely? Frustrated? Get that brush and paint your feelings. Then hang the artwork on your wall, or let it stand on a highly visible place to remind you of your self-help efforts.
Art unifies colors
Art unites the many colors in your home and creates a focal point to create harmony and beauty.
Art makes an area feel finished
Bare walls are not bad. But they seem incomplete and lifeless. Install a simple shelf and prop up artworks and prints. Put a piece of sculpture on your console. See the room spring to life and look complete.
Art sparks conversations
Striking art provokes questions about the choice of art, the story behind it, the artist, the style, etc. It’s a good way to start conversations, especially when you’re entertaining new people in your home.
Art helps the community
Patronizing art promotes art education at a time when the world has forgotten how valuable it is. It supports new and rising artists who may someday be the toast of the art community. It is a way of giving back to artists who could use the financial support and, by extension, provide an emotional boost. Attend student events, art shows, exhibit openings, and art events where you’ll find original works.
Art is an investment
Many people go to great lengths to add value to their home, not realizing that art is one way of doing this. Valuable art is an investment whose financial worth rises over time. It’s something you can pass on as an heirloom to future generations – or eventually bequeath to a gallery or museum so that more people can appreciate the work. Frequent galleries and art auctions, check out reliable art dealers, browse online, consult the experts. Learn about art investment and NFTs, just to keep tabs on art trends. Your rewards will be many.
Art is relaxing and invigorating
Coming home from work and enjoying a piece of art hanging on your wall can soothe you after a long, stressful day. Or reinvigorate you and stir your creative juices. Staring at art can be a meditative experience, allowing you to mine feelings and gain insight from creative work. Use your art, too, to inspire you to examine talents or become more involved in the art world.
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