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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Reflection of colors 5
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
Reflection of colors 4
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
Caribbean reflections 2
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
A matter of nature 8 (Greater Antilles)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
A matter of nature 7 (Fire lights)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
Caribbean reflections 4
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
A matter of nature 10 (deep in the forest)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
Frozen in time (Iridescent colorfield)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,280
Caribbean reflections 6
Nestor Toro
Painting - 61 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
High frequency garden 4
Nestor Toro
Painting - 86.4 x 71.1 x 1.8 cm Painting - 34 x 28 x 0.7 inch
$1,700
Magenta panorama (Flowering)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,020
Iridescent night (Purple red)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,020
Forest and light trails 2
Nestor Toro
Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 1.8 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.7 inch
$1,020
Caribbean energy (Summer flare)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,020
Yellow Reunion (Lost Lights) 2
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,020
Dynamic drizzles (Abstract language)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
Dynamic drizzles (Yellow reflection)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
Dynamic drizzles (Abstract language) 2
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
Intermittent Dreams 1
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,020
Intermittent Dreams 2
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,020
Split panorama 2 (Action divided)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,030
Split panorama 3 (Action divided)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,030
Drizzles symphony 8 (multi 3 canvas) Triptych
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 121.9 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 48 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
Split panorama 4 (Action divided)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,030
Split panorama 5 (Action divided)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,030
Red valley (Heat wave)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch
$1,030
A forest song (Faces of green) 2
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
A Forest Song (Faces of Green) 3
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
A Forest Song (Faces of Green) 4
Nestor Toro
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 1.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.7 inch
$2,530
XXXL Abstract Perfectly Imperfect
Susan Wooler
Painting - 119.9 x 160 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 63 x 0.8 inch
$3,711
XXL Tropical Island II
Susan Wooler
Painting - 61 x 121.9 x 3.6 cm Painting - 24 x 48 x 1.4 inch
$1,087
Purr love, Sweet Home series
Olha Vlasova
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$585
The Fourth Dimension VI
Sia Aryai
Painting - 111.8 x 69.9 x 0.5 cm Painting - 44 x 27.5 x 0.2 inch
$1,460
Carte secrète, oui il-y-a quelque chose.
Romano Zanotti
Painting - 70 x 60 x 0.1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 23.6 x 0 inch
$936
Ocean Sunset II
Cannibal Malabar
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,106
Foule multicolore
David Jehan (B.boss)
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,053
Embrace (Nature) 3
Oyeleye Feranmi
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 1 inch
$1,100
Girl in Her Cultural Bead 3
Oyeleye Feranmi
Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch
$1,450
Girl in Her Cultural Bead 1
Oyeleye Feranmi
Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch
$1,450
Life is precious X
Xiaoyang Galas
Painting - 59.9 x 80 x 3.8 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.5 inch
$1,740
Animal Painting #019-1760
Les Thomas
Painting - 31 x 31 x 4 cm Painting - 12.2 x 12.2 x 1.6 inch
$1,825
The second voyage of Christopher Columbus, 1493
Federico Cortese
Painting - 39.9 x 55.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 22 x 0.1 inch
$500
The third voyage of Christopher Columbus, 1498
Federico Cortese
Painting - 39.9 x 55.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 22 x 0.1 inch
$500
Legado de lo Invisible #2. From The Legado Invisible Series
Ivan Castiblanco
Painting - 160 x 90.9 x 5.8 cm Painting - 63 x 35.8 x 2.3 inch
$3,000
Legado de lo Invisible #1. From The Legado Invisible Series
Ivan Castiblanco
Painting - 149.9 x 149.9 x 5.8 cm Painting - 59 x 59 x 2.3 inch
$4,000
Spirale infernale
Muriel Deumie
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,170
One crazy dream (Colorful panorama)
Nestor Toro
Painting - 86.4 x 68.6 x 1.8 cm Painting - 34 x 27 x 0.7 inch
$3,030
Echoes (Narcissistic Garden) 2
Nestor Toro
Painting - 91.4 x 121.9 x 1.8 cm Painting - 36 x 48 x 0.7 inch
$5,040
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Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 60 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$819
Abstract Expression
Giorgio Lo Fermo
Painting - 37 x 27 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.6 x 10.6 x 0.2 inch
$702
Portrait de compression de drapeaux Français
César Baldaccini
Print - 76 x 59 cm Print - 29.9 x 23.2 inch
$877
Nailed it Series No.81
Sumit Mehndiratta
Sculpture - 84 x 84 x 4 cm Sculpture - 33.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inch
$1,170
Fancy Bait for Fancy Fish
Mike Jacobs
Painting - 41 x 51 x 1 cm Painting - 16.1 x 20.1 x 0.4 inch
$936
