Interiors as Art
How interiors influence art and interaction. How the past influences the present.
Interior design is more than just a career - it is a passion filled art form. Designers work closely with clients to bring their clients vision to life. Their designs are art you are able to experience with more than just one sense, as well as art that represents you and your unique perspective of what beauty is.
Van Gogh's Starry Night is one of the most famous paintings to ever have been created. To have it reimagined as a moody yet enchanting bathroom design immediately brings interiors to the forefront of three-dimensional interactive art.
Throughout history, interior design has been paramount to setting the tone of shared hollowed spaces, such as the Sistine Chapel or Taj Mahal. The Sistine Chapel is a remarkable example of how the use of art within an interior can set a mood and give a unique experience to those who witness it in person. It is a lasting, iconic representation and immortalization of the collaborative efforts of the greatest painters of that time.
While the Sistine Chapel may represent a dedication to one’s faith, the Taj Mahal represents a dedication to the love of one’s life. A mausoleum in function, the Taj Mahal features a plethora of ornate interior design features such as incised painting, finial floor tiling, and marble screens and panels designed with intricate pierce work.
The Taj Mahal is awe inspiring in design and in it’s intention as a representation of a great love lost.
On a movie set, design is what anchors a fantasy into reality. The world around the characters must look and feel just as real as the characters themselves. With genius marketing, Barbie has been all the rage bringing nostalgia to Barbie fans and non-fans alike. Barbie’s dream house has been captured and recaptured on design shows such as HGTV’s Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, proving the magic of how interiors transport us into a different mood, reality, time, and space. 3D spaces are used often to tell stories, bring us to a certain point in time ,and reflect the personalities of the people who use with them. Imagine designing for Barbie or your favorite childhood hero!
From the sofa you and your family sit on each evening to the countertops in your kitchen used for everything from cooking to study/snack sessions, interior design is meant to be interactive. Every functional item within your home can be a source of inspiration, beauty, or even a reminder of something beloved. An art piece like Van Gogh’s Starry Night could be the motif of your bathroom design and decor.
