Some people like their walls sparse. Some like filling every space with pictures and knick knacks, a mosaic of images and objects. We ourselves like things on our walls, with some rooms more dressed than others. Somehow there can be a restfulness in a room sparsely decorated with a few select paintings or pictures.
Many people collect art to hang on their wall spaces. And businesses, too. The first showing of my paintings was at a showcase in the Bernardsville Theater (NJ) back in the early Seventies. I took it for granted at the time and didn't realize (a) that many businesses support the arts this way and (b) that is was such a privilege to be so displayed.
Assignment: Over the next week pay attention to how many walls you see art on, and how many walls could be improved by having something a little more interesting there.
Photos here: Top right, a bathroom wall being remodeled, after the tiles were removed. The wall seemed to me a work of art.
Bottom right, the back wall of my garage/studio is a mural as well as a space to hang some of my framed pieces. (Click to enlarge)
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