Peace and Meeples
Andrea Van Der Hoeven
Painting - 35 x 35 x 1.5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.6 inch
$279
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Painting - 35 x 35 x 1.5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.6 inch
$279
Painting - 15 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 5.9 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,674
Print - 32 x 25 cm Print - 12.6 x 9.8 inch
$1,105
Print - 25 x 32.5 cm Print - 9.8 x 12.8 inch
$1,105
Fine Art Drawings - 47 x 32 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.5 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch
$1,674
Photography - 40 x 35 x 1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch
$391 $352
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$781
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$10,605
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.001 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
$1,340
Painting - 20.5 x 25.4 x 2 cm Painting - 8.1 x 10 x 0.8 inch
$1,340
Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 26.6 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 10.5 x 0.4 inch
$1,395
Sculpture - 29.5 x 9 x 7.5 cm Sculpture - 11.6 x 3.5 x 3 inch
$1,663
Print - 40 x 50 x 4 cm Print - 15.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
$893
Fine Art Drawings - 26.7 x 33 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.5 x 13 x 0.1 inch
$1,200
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 inch
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Painting - 30 x 48 x 4 cm Painting - 11.8 x 18.9 x 1.6 inch
$1,116
Painting - 35 x 35 x 5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 2 inch
$1,060
Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$4,465
Sculpture - 33 x 42 x 53 cm Sculpture - 13 x 16.5 x 20.9 inch
$28,400
Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$1,674
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 24 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch
$2,791
Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch
$435
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 11.8 inch
$1,200
Painting - 30.5 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm Painting - 12 x 12 x 1.5 inch
$1,500
Sculpture - 48 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch
$949
Painting - 46 x 43 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 16.9 x 0.8 inch
$2,121
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$167
Painting - 42 x 40 x 3.3 cm Painting - 16.5 x 15.7 x 1.3 inch
$4,019
Sculpture - 39 x 8 x 6 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 3.1 x 2.4 inch
$2,221
Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 25 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch
$469
Painting - 21 x 31 x 2.5 cm Painting - 8.3 x 12.2 x 1 inch
$2,233 $1,898
Painting - 50 x 42 x 0.1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 16.5 x 0 inch
$3,349
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
$2,009
Painting - 35 x 45 x 5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 17.7 x 2 inch
$1,898
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$1,892
Painting - 40.5 x 30 x 1.8 cm Painting - 15.9 x 11.8 x 0.7 inch
$1,892 $1,609
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 23 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch
$2,233
Painting - 40 x 40 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 inch
$558
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$1,116
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 inch
$1,005
Sculpture - 15 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 5.9 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch
$882
Recent trends in contemporary art have meant that we've grown accustomed to large scale pieces, be that huge canvases, enormous sculptures, or giant installations.
However, the miniature has always been an important part of contemporary art. Be it paintings, sculpture, or photography as well as small format drawings, the reduced dimensions of the artwork puts new constraints on the artist, forcing them to develop their techniques and artistic finesse.
Jeff Wall, an American photographer known for his large scale photographic prints on huge illuminated boxes, has said that “the scale of a piece is not about the dimensions of it, but about the internal tensions within the composition".
Believe it or not, miniature pieces have many advantages. Smaller formats allow the artists to show off a different range of talents and techniques, and sometimes even create the impression of a much higher quality piece – such as engravings or prints. Creating a miniature is a sure sign of precision and skill.
They are also more practical to exhibit than the enormous artworks: we've all got a little space on a shelf ready to welcome a miniature sculpture, photo or drawing.
Another very practical aspect of miniatures is the myriad possibilities for display: you could put together a full shelf of statuettes, or even a dedicated framing wall – which is an increasingly popular method for display, and makes for the perfect decorative addition to a living room or bedroom. It's a mixed composition made up of an array of pieces – you guessed it – all on the same wall. The diminutive size of the miniatures also makes it easier to make sure your favourite pieces are displayed in pride of place.
Even artists who are known for their monumental works are slowly getting into miniatures, like Jeff Wall in his exhibition at the Cartier Foundation.
The miniature is making a big name for itself as a growing trend across the contemporary art world; from Gaspard Mitz, who creates tiny versions of the interiors of famous art galleries in his 'Box Stories', to the photography of Samsofy, who recreates scenes from daily life with miniscule Lego 'actors'.
Last but not least, the small scale of the pieces means that even big names come with small price tags, meaning that miniatures make excellent presents. So, go on, what are you waiting for? Browse our selection of miniature works now…