An art wall can be a uniquely personal and very striking display, whether designed to showcase your artistic taste to visitors or to be kept in a private room for your own enjoyment. It is an easy way to tell a story as well as build up an art collection over time by choosing affordable […]
People, as creative beings, are drawn to figurative art. From infancy, we recognise human forms and faces- is it any wonder that figurative art can evoke such a strong reaction in us? Many of the earliest known artistic creations depict humans and animals- the Venus of Tan-Tan (est 200,000-500,000 BC) was a stone humanoid sculpture […]
Artists are regularly influenced by their environments and life experiences. Here at Carla’s Curiosities, we are proud to represent artists from all over the world. Their cultures and backgrounds shine through the amazing work they create. Let us take a look at some of the artists we represent and look for clues in their styles. […]
Mysterious objects with a fascinating past, rare artefacts waiting to be found, valued and spiritual pieces; curio objects are a main theme in many adventure films, e.g. ‘Indiana Jones’, ‘The Goonies’ and even ‘Moana’. Less obvious perhaps, are objects which could arguably be considered curios based on their significance to the story. The critically acclaimed […]
People are drawn to the unusual and curious; since the Neolithic era, people of all cultures have collected objects of interest. In the 1500s, notable collections of art and natural objects became known as Kunstkammer in German but the first known use of the word ‘curio’ was in 1849, when the practice of owning a […]
Now here’s a piece of art that made me really step back and think – a true art purchase conundrum – shall I, or shan’t I? Keep it? Sell it? Do I even want it? Should art be exploiting the horror of this human crisis and haven’t I, and everyone, had enough of hearing about […]
Today is International Women’s Day and I wanted to share my thoughts, respect and gratitude to all the female artists of past and present. One knows that Carla loves a Google, often to my detriment, though today’s was all about the top five most famous female artists to date. And, the drum roll sounds…..here they […]
Want to know a little more before you buy your first piece of abstract art? Here is a brief history and a few examples of the art form through the times… Abstract art is art which is not an accurate depiction of reality. Instead, abstract art uses elements like shape, texture and colour to communicate […]
If you’re feeling blue today, why not practice the art of positivity? – abstract art can lift your mood because it takes you away from the moment and into the more positive part of your creative right brain…get curious and cheer up
Valentine’s Day will be upon us next month and I started to think about what love is?, can we create love?, how do we express love?, expressing love should be easy, from telling our loved ones ‘I love you’, showing affection, intimacy, holding hands, making one feel safe, to taking over the chores!, Can we […]