Experience the most original wedding gift
Added: (Fri Jul 16 2010)
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We live in a society where image is everything. Much of what we buy today is functional, yet these things also reflect on aspects of ourselves. They depict what we like, feelings with which we can sympathize with, or concepts that ring true with our intellects. We need fabulous, colouful art that makes us feel good and reminds us that we are all here to experience life to the fullest. So it is really no surprise that this is all about presentation, lifestyle and home improvement in a time when we are told that these things are elitists, expensive and other aspects of basic survival are definitely more important.
True, but consider this: spas, hair salons, fashion designers and bridal shops have long been a normal part in preparing you for the Big Day - may it be a straight marriage, or gay wedding. So why not think of including contemporary art in your list of unique and memorable wedding gifts for the couple’s new home?
It is interesting to know that the overwhelming majority of people really like art and would want to give it, or infact own it themselves…if they found something really nice that they felt comfortable about buying. But they are often at loss of where to start looking and are afraid to set foot inside either a contemporary, or traditional art gallery. Hardly anyone dares to impulse buy from artists they’ve never met, or whose work they’re experiencing for the first time over the internet. They know what they like, but naturally, they prefer to see the artwork in the flesh before they make a decision to buy. In the end, most people opt for modestly priced decorative gifts, or even bargains, instead of buying a beautiful, original work of art that the people they'll give it to will cherish and enjoy forever.
So here is what you can do about it…
The wonderful artist Annett E. Bank gives the modern art buyer a few helpful tips on how to go about deciding on a painting. You should buy art because you love it! If its value grows, that's just a bonus. Most people dislike walking into a silent, wooden floored gallery where they feel self–conscious, but buying art is a touchy feely business, so check out any opportunities to go to private views and Artist's Open Houses - it's fun and you never know who you going to meet. Art needn’t be expensive. An exhibition in a hotel is a great place to lose yourself and browse and enjoy the work without being obliged to buy anything straight away. Before buying a piece of art sleep on it if you can. Art should have some sort of longevity and it needs to be personal to you. If it’s meant to be yours, then you feel this spontaneous passion for it and keep thinking about it. That's when you need to get in touch with the artist!
By combining power with gentleness & strength with feminine beauty in a vibrant, flamboyant, free-flowing, expressive figure way, she is now collaborating with the high-end, luxury goods dealer Agence Libre International -www.agencelibre.com - who represents her radiant work. Annett now and enjoys a growing number of enthusiastic art collectors who love and appreciate her exciting style and dynamic personality and she explains in a recent interview that the acquisition and consequently, the display of artwork for personal viewing is almost always about enhancing peoples self-esteem and self-perceptions - it gratifies and satisfies not in terms of need, but rather in terms of desire and senses.
These are some of the responses people have to her work: "... i have just discovered your art and am amazed by it. They are stunning - and such excellent compositions too. LOVED the Dance Series... incredible!", "your work is warm, intriguing and mature...you so clearly transmit an empowering vibe to feminine sensuality and I think that's a great gift to the world. I love your beautiful back series most, but they are all delicious!", "..Your work’s incredible! such a rich, co-ordinated palette and deft boldness of brush strokes".
So here are 10 final points to remember that make it worthwhile to have art in your home...
1. Art attracts people’s attention and appeals to their interest & curiosity
2. it is a great Décor booster and gives a unique impression of luxury, sensitivity and elegance
3. it makes a difference to a stark, empty, white wall & is a remarkable addition to a dull corner
4. gives pleasure & upliftment when its hard to escape from the stresses & pressures of daily life
5. it positively affects how you and your family feels and functions at home
6. it energizes your living space and makes you feel good!
7. it reflects on solace, harmony, balance and tranquillity
8. own something that is absolutely unique -no one else in the world has the same picture!
9. it fulfils a desire for ownership, recognition, appearance and prestige
10. it is eternal, timeless and best expresses human emotions
Annett E. Bank's work has been published in many international culture & lifestyle magazines, as well as exhibited at various high profile art fairs in London, Cambridge, Manchester and Brussels. Her striking, figurative paintings are for sale via her website and capture as much of the artist’s creative vision, as they complement luxury homes and contemporary interior designs. More information can be found online at www.annett-bank.co.uk