Sunday, October 6, 2013

How To Integrate Jazz Artwork

By Angel Dudley


There is something distinctly pleasing about being in a room where the decor has a sense of completion, belonging and synergy. Synergy is what happens when many objects work together harmoniously. It is the effect that comes about when the whole is more than just the sum of the individual parts. In order to incorporate jazz artwork into one's home space, there are many factors that come together to create this kind of synergy.

Having a few distinct guideposts or factors to consider can be a great help when choosing the arrangement of decor. Sometimes, the decorator has an instinct or internal sense of where each feature belongs. But when this isn't the case, a closer look at a few key points will provide the needed clarity.

An enjoyable space is really about two things: how the area feels and what its practical use is. Creating the feel is the job of the decor and is not as elusive as it may seem at first try. Each element, such as color coordination, freely flowing energetic movement, coherent decorative styles and geometric alignment, affects the outcome. An individual piece of art does not make a room inviting in and of itself but can play a crucial role.

The objects in a painting can be an unorthodox source of inspiration for a room. Does the piece depict a trumpet player standing by a piano with two glasses of wine sitting on top? Perhaps the homeowner actually owns a trumpet that could be tastefully displayed in the same room as the art. A full wine rack would be a similar illustration.

Harmony is the goal and a primary way to create this is with color. Jazz artists often use vibrant colors in their work and this can be an advantage. Whether there is one dominant color or many, synchronizing the tones of the piece with the room can have a powerful effect on perception. To create a specific feeling, it is important to be clear on which feeling one is trying to create and which colors support this.

Whether the piece is meant to be a primary focal point or an enhancement, location and placement will be a determining factor in this. As a central feature, the surrounding area should be as free of clutter as possible and contain only simple or complementary elements. The eye is easily distracted and clutter will greatly reduce the effect.

The placing also becomes important geometrically in order to create a perceived sense of alignment. One should look for ways to center the frame on a wall, between the lines of a doorway and window, over a piece of furniture or between key pieces of furniture. The height makes a difference also. Is the top aligned with the top of a window or door nearby? Is it eye level?

In truth, the best advice is to allow the piece to choose its home within the home. Alignment and synergy are the keys to incorporating jazz artwork into home decor. Content, color, size and placement each have an effect and awareness of these aspects can bring ease to the process.




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