The artwork is often an afterthought when styling a new space. It should be added to a room well after the paint has dried and the furniture has been planned. Of course, the layout, colour and furniture are very important, but it is usually a home’s details that define its interior design.

Creative Economy is an “interplay between human creativity and ideas and intellectual property, knowledge and technology”. This definition would include IP law, fashion industry, film industry, advertising, writers, performers, artists i.e. fine arts industry, IT industry, education industry.

Colour is defined as a component of light which is separated when it is reflected off of an object. To see colour, you have to have light. When light shines on an object some colours bounce off the object and others are absorbed by it. Our eyes only see the colours that are bounced off or reflected. While artists consider black a colour, scientists do not because black is the absence of all colour.

Bringing together Art and the study of the human mind, psychology has given the world a new discipline- Art Therapy. Art therapy focuses to help individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges achieve overall personal well-being and improved levels of functioning.

People in isolation are at increased risk of developing mental health problems, such as depression or increased anxiety. The risk of developing anxiety and depression has never been greater because of the unfortunately harsh conditions we find ourselves in, today. Research has found however, that art therapy is a massive contributor towards providing a reprieve from these mental health issues.

A piece of art that you have purchased speaks a lot more about your personality and character than you do, so it is always a good idea to keep one around in your surroundings. Filling the empty walls of your home and workplace can communicate your style without the use of words. Art is powerful beyond words.

Does choosing between a painting or a car together, seem like a valid argument? Are these two purchases categorically impossible to compare? Off the bat for sure. It is quite absurd to even think about the pros and cons of either side of the coin. But, what if we dive into the matter at hand and break it down to reach a conclusion? Aye! Aye! Let’s proceed!

This four walled space that you call home seems emptier by the day and is closing on you as we speak. The only way to bring it to life is to add colours, layers of character and expression. Something needs to speak to you the moment you step into your home. How about a painting(s)?