Tuesday, June 16, 2015

A Guide To Picking Copper Wall Sculpture For Any Home Or Office Space

By Elaine Guthrie


If you love art, you may be looking for ways to add it to your home or office. One way to do so is by adding a copper wall sculpture. These pieces can be beautiful and can also be durable enough in some cases to handle exposure to the elements. If you want tips on how to choose a piece for your space, this article should provide you with information that will make the selection process easier. Here is what you need to know before you start shopping.

You may be surprised by how large some sculptures can be. If you have an idea of where you will be putting your sculpture you will have a better idea of what size restrictions you are looking for. If the piece hangs on the wall, it will usually be easier to fit into a space that may be somewhat small.

You should also think about what your room's feel is like. That can help you choose a style of art which will flow well rather than competing with other items in the room. For example, if your architecture and overall design style is very modern, it can be a good idea to look for more modern pieces as well.

If you do not have a large amount of wall space to hang your piece you may want to consider a sculpture or piece of artwork that is made up of smaller sections. These will often be lighter as well than a sculpture made from a single sheet or piece of metal. Keep in mind whether the piece will still have the same meaning or impact if it is broken up and hung in several separate areas.

Copper has many different visible colors. The exact hues you see will depend on if the metal has been chemically treated or if it has been coated. If you love the bright reddish hue of copper, making sure that the piece has been coated will keep it from tarnishing or oxidizing. This is a process that happens naturally when the surface of the metal is exposed.

Hanging a metal piece can be tricky since some sculpture can be heavy. This is especially true if the copper pieces are thick or if the piece is very large. You may find that you need to add structural reinforcement or add a bar or piece of wood to the wall to support the weight of the sculpture you are hanging. You want to make sure that the piece will not detach and fall.

Office spaces can also benefit from artwork exactly the same way a home can. When buying for an office, you do need to remember that your choice will be as much of an expression of your company's attitudes as it will be your own. For creative industries, this may not be as much of an issue, but for traditional industries you may need to be careful about what you choose to hang in your space.

Once you have a feel for what you are looking for, the actual search can start. You can look online although many local galleries will also have choices for you to look at. There are advantages to looking for sculpture at galleries. You can see the various pieces and truly get a feel for their size. You can also ask the gallery curator if there is anything you need to know about the artist or even the piece itself.




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