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.
Save your search and find it in your favorites
Save your search to find it quickly
Saved search
Your search is accessible from the favorites tab > My favorite searches
Unsaved search
A problem occurred
Crowd with Straw Ramparts
Judith Berry
Painting - 30.5 x 274.3 x 5.1 cm Painting - 12 x 108 x 2 inch
$4,680
Phenomenal Black White XXL
Caroline Vis
Painting - 200 x 200 x 2 cm Painting - 78.7 x 78.7 x 0.8 inch
$16,965
Foisonnement
Philippe Hautenauve
Painting - 100 x 50 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 1.4 inch
$2,925
Expectations in the new city
Judith Berry
Painting - 152.4 x 304.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 120 x 2 inch
$16,380
Greenwich Village Shadows
Garner
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$4,680
I love the world
Stéphane Pontié
Painting - 80 x 70 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 27.6 x 0.6 inch
$3,861
All Mighty
Katarina Olympia Zaraj
Painting - 80 x 80 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.6 inch
$1,169
Les demoiselles d'artist
Edvarda Braanaas
Painting - 150 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$9,594
Ngurlu Jukurrpa (Native Seed Dreaming)
Runa Williams Napangardi
Painting - 40 x 30 x 3.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.4 inch
$468
Purple Rain
Jérôme Sorolla "Le parrain des arts"
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$3,510
Botanic, vases, jardin et oiseau
Pascal Marlin
Painting - 39 x 51 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.4 x 20.1 x 0.1 inch
$468 $328
Richesse et nuances
Philippe Hautenauve
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$3,744
Colors moving
Philippe Hautenauve
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$5,616
Memento Mori aka ad Verbum v.11.13
LosOtros Mj Tom
Painting - 100 x 167.98 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 66.1 x 0.4 inch
$2,340
Memento Mori aka ad Verbum v.5.21
LosOtros Mj Tom
Painting - 100 x 168 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 66.1 x 0.4 inch
$2,340
S… like Solveig or a New Grate v.7.13
LosOtros Mj Tom
Painting - 100 x 175 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 68.9 x 0.4 inch
$2,340
The emotional creation #371
Carla Sá Fernandes
Painting - 100 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
$8,775
Black Gold no. 10 (on cork)
Carla Sá Fernandes
Painting - 125 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 49.2 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
$14,040
The emotional creation #265
Carla Sá Fernandes
Painting - 180 x 135 x 4 cm Painting - 70.9 x 53.1 x 1.6 inch
$9,945
The emotional creation #229
Carla Sá Fernandes
Painting - 150 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$9,360
Black gold no. 1 (On Cork)
Carla Sá Fernandes
Painting - 110 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 43.3 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
$12,168
The emotional creation #373
Carla Sá Fernandes
Painting - 125 x 250 x 4 cm Painting - 49.2 x 98.4 x 1.6 inch
$17,550
The emotional creation #306
Carla Sá Fernandes
Painting - 100 x 200 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 78.7 x 0.8 inch
$8,775
S… like Self Portrait v.3.3..... a 5 Ply Work
LosOtros Mj Tom
Painting - 100 x 355 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 139.8 x 0.4 inch
$4,680
Laguna Negra
Katarina Olympia Zaraj
Painting - 70 x 140 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch
$4,679
Le temps de l'insouciance
Antoine H2o
Painting - 60 x 60 x 0.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.2 inch
$386
Shine on your crazy diamond
Stéphane Pontié
Painting - 97 x 77.5 x 1 cm Painting - 38.2 x 30.5 x 0.4 inch
$5,850
Désaccord d'accords
Stéphane Pontié
Painting - 116.5 x 0.8 x 0.1 cm Painting - 45.9 x 0.3 x 0 inch
$5,850
A dream longer than night
Janina Wierusz Kowalska
Painting - 206 x 135 x 2 cm Painting - 81.1 x 53.1 x 0.8 inch
$14,119
Neither Vela nor Orion
Janina Wierusz Kowalska
Painting - 206 x 135 x 2 cm Painting - 81.1 x 53.1 x 0.8 inch
$14,119
Vanarsky
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$18,720
Elle était fort déshabillée
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$18,720
Le doute lui parle
Claire Bonnet-Masimbert
Painting - 56 x 76 x 1 cm Painting - 22 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch
$585
Abstrait nu N°25
Aurélie Trabaud
Painting - 25.5 x 17.75 x 0.1 cm Painting - 10 x 7 x 0 inch
$491 $442
La Féconde de Vinci
Ladamenrouge
Painting - 110 x 82 x 10 cm Painting - 43.3 x 32.3 x 3.9 inch
$1,989
La femme sculpture et la guirlande de fleurs - Portrait poétique de femme
Thalye d'Oriam
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$3,217
Hai il profumo di una rosa
Saverio Filioli Uranio
Painting - 30 x 24 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch
$211
Blue Lady,
Nancy Goodman Lawrence
Painting - 40.6 x 40.6 x 2 cm Painting - 16 x 16 x 0.8 inch
$1,080
Metamorphosis
Konstantinos Papaioannou
Painting - 100 x 70 x 0.2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
$1,521
Alors les filles, on m'aime
Christian Esctal
Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
$2,925
Discover the styles & movements
Discover the selection of our experts
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
$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
