Interior Design is the art and science of enhancing a space to create a beautiful and functional environment. Walls act as the bare bones of many spaces, yet unfortunately, they are often overlooked during the interior design process. In fact, they happen to make a great canvas to display the diverse forms of art you can find here in Dubai. By neglecting wall art, you could be missing out on an amazing design opportunity. If selected thoughtfully, wall art can completely transform your space. We’re here to explain why incorporating art into your interior design shouldn’t be an afterthought and how it can transform your interior design in Dubai.

Aesthetically, incorporating interesting art pieces into your interior design can be extremely impactful. Wall art can immediately add texture and provide a colour palette for a space. It immediately renders a space more interesting, helping pull it together and making it look complete and thoughtfully-designed. Art also adds visual weight to your interior design, determining the mood and tone of the space.

Art has the astounding ability to profoundly impact the viewer. Choose pieces that you love, pieces that have had a deep influence on you. This creates a focal point in your space, not only aesthetically, but also figuratively. You can centre not only your interior design, but also your conversation around those exquisite pieces that catch the eye and spark interest in viewers. Furthermore, purchasing and displaying art that you love may support up-and-coming artists. Dubai’s budding art scene provides art enthusiasts with diverse choices. Instead of searching for inspiration internationally, look at sources close to you. You may have the unique opportunity to build relationships with local artists and even work towards creating bespoke pieces for your space. Incorporating art in your interior design is a fantastic way to support locally grown artists in Dubai.

Wall art, in particular, can come in many shapes and forms – paintings, sculpture, murals, decals, prints and much more. Often paintings and sculpture can work out to be rather costly. You can however, achieve the same affect by using high-quality prints. Prints read beautifully on walls and may require less maintenance than traditional paintings. Choosing original prints from the artists themselves guarantees you’ll receive optimal quality and allows you to create a dialogue with the artist wherein you can learn more about their sources of inspiration and build an emotional connection to the art.

Andrew Scanlan, a local artist with a distinct style of painting, uses ‘cellular art’ to depict the world around him. Scanlan’s stand-out style sets his work apart from other artists in Dubai. Scanlan creates both paintings and prints as to make his art as accessible as possible. He draws his inspiration from the characters he encounters in his life and uses his distinct style to interpret what he sees. Scanlan’s work is special – a definite focal point if included in an interior design. Having lived in Dubai for over 20 years, Scanlan is a home-grown artist that aims to share his unique point of view with the world.

Discover Andrew Scanlan art and transform your interior design in Dubai:

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