hanging in there

How you display a work of art can be as important as the piece itself, argues art curator, author and ceramics expert Amber Creswell Bell, who takes us through the ins and outs of creating and curating joyful art-filled spaces you’ll love for life

sculptural statement Don’t fall into the trap of buying lots of small bitsy pieces to play it safe! Be brave and go for a large statement piece, and use this anywhere you might otherwise display a big vase of flowers; think dining table, kitchen island, mantelpiece or console. If you are displaying smaller pieces together in groups, remember the ‘law of three’, where things always look better in threes or odd numbers. Keep a variation in height to create visual interest and dialogue between the pieces. Mood match Artwork is mood-inducing, so make sure you match the mood to the space you are displaying it in, especially if it is the hero of the room. Bedrooms should soothe and relax; living spaces need to feel lively and happy; and dining…

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Inside Out (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2021

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