Category: Room With A View

Curating Art for a Cozy Contemporary Space

Patti, Art Consultant, Haverford

In this inviting space, I wanted to highlight three distinctive pieces that each bring a unique energy to the room while complementing its natural warmth.

Adolphe’s bull offers calm strength, Pardue’s vibrant composition adds movement and color, and Westlake’s sophisticated abstract forms echo the room’s modern design. Explore each piece below.

Idea 1: Joseph Adolphe, Toro Blanco No. 2

Joseph Adolphe, Toro Blanco No. 2, Oil on canvas, 80 x 76 inches

 

 

Joseph Adolphe’s Toro Blanco No. 2 is a striking oil painting that captures your attention with its bold brushstrokes and dynamic composition. The artwork features a majestic white bull set against a soothing color palette symbolizing both strength and grace. It brings a sense of peace and calm to the space and reflects a deep connection to themes of nature and power.

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Idea 2: Meredith Pardue, Flying Away

Meredith Pardue, Flying Away, Mixed media on canvas, 84 x 60 inches

 

 

This painting by Meredith Pardue is a beautiful blend of color, texture and emotion. This abstract landscape fills the mantle and infuses the room with energy and life. Pardue’s use of layered paint and mixed media elements creates a sense of depth and movement allowing this piece to evoke both tranquility and introspection.

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Idea 3: Wendy Westlake, Point of Departure

Wendy Westlake, Point of Departure, Acrylic on canvas, 75 x 60 inches

 

 

Wendy Westlake’s Point of Departure is a rich tapestry of earthy browns, creating a sense of warmth and groundedness. Her use of deep umbers and soft taupes creates a harmonious blend and casts a warm, coziness to the space. Organic textures and shapes connect the viewer to nature with this serene landscape that embodies the richness of the earth.

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