Pattern Painting
Pattern paintings, often referred to as motif paintings, are a captivating genre within contemporary art that revolves around the repetition of shapes, colors, and patterns to create visually impactful compositions. These works explore the rhythm and energy of design, where repeating elements, whether abstract or figurative, evoke emotions, build narratives, and create a sense of harmony. From geometric shapes to floral patterns and organic forms, pattern paintings offer a rich visual experience that engages the viewer on multiple levels.
In modern art, motif paintings bridge the world of abstract expressionism and decorative art, often blending aesthetic beauty with conceptual depth. Renowned artists like Yayoi Kusama, known for her iconic polka dots and infinity nets, and Bridget Riley, celebrated for her optical geometric patterns, have helped elevate this style to international acclaim, inspiring a global audience.
Pattern paintings are versatile and diverse, ranging from bold, large-scale works to delicate, intricate designs. These works often explore the relationship between form, symmetry, and space, incorporating influences from minimalism, optical art, and conceptual art. Perfect for modern interiors, these artworks add texture, dynamism, and visual interest to any environment, making them ideal for those looking to make a statement with their art collection.
On Artsper, you can discover a wide range of pattern paintings and motif artworks from talented contemporary artists, offering endless opportunities to explore this innovative and dynamic genre. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the world of contemporary art, motif paintings are a must-see for those seeking to engage with the intersection of art, design, and modern culture.
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Crowd with Straw Ramparts
Judith Berry
Painting - 30.5 x 274.3 x 5.1 cm Painting - 12 x 108 x 2 inch
€4,000
Expectations in the new city
Judith Berry
Painting - 152.4 x 304.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 120 x 2 inch
€14,000
Traffic brown & yellow XL
Ronald Hunter
Painting - 90 x 180 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 70.9 x 0.8 inch
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Traffic Mint & Pink - incl Frame
Ronald Hunter
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
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Traffic Sunny & Blue XL
Ronald Hunter
Painting - 90 x 180 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 70.9 x 0.8 inch
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Secret memories
Behshad Arjomandi
Painting - 100.1 x 100.1 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
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Peace, unity and harmony
Anamaria Cepoi
Painting - 150.1 x 115.1 x 3.6 cm Painting - 59.1 x 45.3 x 1.4 inch
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Much better that way
Michael Grine
Painting - 43.2 x 27.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 17 x 11 x 0.1 inch
€278
Comme un parfum d'été
Sylvie Julkowski-Egard
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,500
La Nature s'éveille
Mathilde de Bellecombe
Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€720
Legado de lo Invisible #3. From The Legado Invisible Series
Ivan Castiblanco
Painting - 40.4 x 40.4 x 5.8 cm Painting - 15.9 x 15.9 x 2.3 inch
€927
Yomeimon of Toshogu
Marco Araldi
Painting - 81.5 x 81.5 x 5 cm Painting - 32.1 x 32.1 x 2 inch
€3,965
Christmas wreath
Maria Tuzhilkina
Painting - 39.9 x 39.9 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
€649
Rabbit with red bow
Maria Tuzhilkina
Painting - 49.8 x 39.9 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.6 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
€696
Beyond the sea no. 124 large blue abstract
Anita Kaufmann
Painting - 149.9 x 149.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59 x 59 x 1 inch
€4,530
Conversation d'oiseaux
Isabelle Schenckbecher-Quint
Painting - 30 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€700
Beyond the sea no. 2224 large blue abstract - set
Anita Kaufmann
Painting - 149.9 x 149.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 59 x 59 x 0.1 inch
€906
Tornado Alley
Allan P Friedlander
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1.5 inch
€1,855
What A Mess You've Made
Preston M Smith
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 0.8 inch
€1,382
Quand le silence est d'or
Geraldine Bandiziol
Painting - 20 x 20 x 4 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
€180
La paix au jardin
Geraldine Bandiziol
Painting - 25 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch
€250
Tenement
Loretta Kaltenhauser
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch
€2,132
The Chess Mosaic
Abgar Khachatryan
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€2,782
Bath time, Vacation on the Happy Island serie
Olha Vlasova
Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€600
Cuddles, Sweet Home series
Olha Vlasova
Painting - 65 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
€600
Plant Lady, Sweet Home series
Olha Vlasova
Painting - 70 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
€600
Girl with bouquet, Spring series
Olha Vlasova
Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€600
The clock is broken
Gergana Tabakova
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.3 inch
€980
Flowers, flowers on the wall
Gergana Tabakova
Painting - 110 x 100 x 2.8 cm Painting - 43.3 x 39.4 x 1.1 inch
€2,015
The fairies break their dances/And leave the printed lawn … (A. E. H?usman)
Gergana Tabakova
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
€1,305
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N°30.60-26 19A (NG106)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 60 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€700
Abstract Expression
Giorgio Lo Fermo
Painting - 37 x 27 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.6 x 10.6 x 0.2 inch
€600
Portrait de compression de drapeaux Français
César Baldaccini
Print - 76 x 59 cm Print - 29.9 x 23.2 inch
€750
Nailed it Series No.81
Sumit Mehndiratta
Sculpture - 84 x 84 x 4 cm Sculpture - 33.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inch
€1,000
Fancy Bait for Fancy Fish
Mike Jacobs
Painting - 41 x 51 x 1 cm Painting - 16.1 x 20.1 x 0.4 inch
€800
