12/11/2014

A Peek At Modern Art Through Reclaimed Wood

By Claudine Hodges


Folk art has been a part of every culture since the beginning of time, and today is no different. People are recycling and reusing existing materials and making it into something new. Sometimes, it has to do with preserving the planet, but whatever it is, what comes out of these projects is often something absolutely beautiful. Below, discover a peek at modern art through reclaimed wood to have a better understanding of this new form of recycling.

For starters, it's best to understand the actual material. It begins by being salvaged, and this can be either from deforestation or from old barns being torn down. Quite often, it could have been trashed as it would have been considered unusable. Thankfully, there are people that can see its use and re-create it into something new, from artwork to actual furniture.

Find a slew of works for sale in Chicago, IL either by local or national artists. Some of these works can be smaller pieces different colored wood assembled into a puzzle, for example. Alternatively, it can be modern oil paintings directly on the recycled wood. Ideally, it can be virtually anything that creates interest and looks absolutely incredible.

These pieces can be sculptures, or wall-mounted frames. They could take on any form that the artist wanted to display, and they look stunning in almost any design scheme. The artist may have assembled hundreds of pieces to create a beautiful table that is more artwork than furniture.

Be it an abstract or a definitive image, the choice is up to the artist to create, and it's up to the collector to choose it. On the other hand, can be a landscape or just different shades of blue, depicting the open sea and the sky, on different slabs of wood. There is no end to the recycling beauty, when the artist and the material come together.

There is so much beauty that comes from blending the old with the new. The best part about it is that it blends in so well with everyday life and any decor. Another added bonus that comes with it is its uniqueness. The fact remains that there are no two pieces alike.

So, in addition to being the right choice for the environment, such artwork can also be a fabulous investment. Plus, there is always a story to be told behind the scenes of the actual art, in where the reclaimed wood comes from, very often. The truth is, art is so much more interesting when there is a story attached to it.

Such a piece will always be appreciated, and can also appreciate in terms of value, so it makes a great gift and it makes a great investment. It will definitely be enjoyed for years. In the city, collectors can find incredible pieces at some of the top galleries, available for purchasing and viewing. There's something to be said about fusing the different times to creating something spectacular out of the two that will go on to continue to please onlookers.




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