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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Mouvements aquatiques
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 61 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
£527
Traffic Full Color in Green LS
Ronald Hunter
Painting - 70 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch
£1,755
Fractured BiG Orange
Ronald Hunter
Painting - 180 x 200 x 0.2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 78.7 x 0.1 inch
£5,619
Neoflora Series 8
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 120 x 84 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch
£703
Neoflora Series 7
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 120 x 84 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch
£703
Neoflora Series 4
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 120 x 84 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch
£703
Neoflora Series 3
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 120 x 84 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch
£703
Neoflora Series 2
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 120 x 84 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch
£703
Neoflora Series 1
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 120 x 84 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch
£703
Cycle iridescent
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 60.5 x 45 x 0.1 cm Painting - 23.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch
£483
Cycle verdoyant
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 60.5 x 45 x 0.1 cm Painting - 23.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch
£457
Mouvements de couleurs flamboyantes
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
£439
Blue Circle Diptych II
Bernhard Lang
Painting - 50 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
£659
Green Circle Diptych III
Bernhard Lang
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
£703
Triangle Traffic Natural - incl Frame
Ronald Hunter
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
£1,316
Lemon and Strawberry
Gaëlle Wagner
Painting - 120 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£1,317
Neoflora Series 6
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 120 x 84 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch
£703
Tactile memory #145
Natasha Zupan
Painting - 45.7 x 38.1 x 7.6 cm Painting - 18 x 15 x 3 inch
£3,227
Sens du mouvement violacé
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 120 x 40 x 3.8 cm Painting - 47.2 x 15.7 x 1.5 inch
£439
Cycle chaleureux
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 61 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
£571
Green Circle Diptych I
Bernhard Lang
Painting - 70 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£1,581
N°100.300-1 12 (NG102)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£2,986
N°100-268 20 (NG101)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£3,249
Épiphanies hiérosolymitaines 8
J/Y Delaunay-Israël
Painting - 170 x 170 x 4 cm Painting - 66.9 x 66.9 x 1.6 inch
£2,529
L'intimité - Botanical sceneries
Aurélie Trabaud
Painting - 36 x 26 x 0.1 cm Painting - 14.2 x 10.2 x 0 inch
£483
Symphony in Green
Behshad Arjomandi
Painting - 59.9 x 59.9 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
£607
Diffusion de couleurs
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 40 x 120 x 1.7 cm Painting - 15.7 x 47.2 x 0.7 inch
£834
Where My Mind Rests
Nemanja Nikolic
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.8 inch
£1,076
Place Within Reach 12.
Petr Strnad
Painting - 70.4 x 50.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 27.7 x 19.9 x 0 inch
£395
Tulip Fields Netherlands #02
Bernhard Lang
Painting - 120 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£2,450
Blue and Red Circles on Gray, Set
Bernhard Lang
Painting - 50 x 100 x 1.3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 0.5 inch
£1,142
Blue Circle Diptych I
Bernhard Lang
Painting - 80 x 120 x 3.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 1.4 inch
£1,229 £861
Green Circle Quadriptych
Bernhard Lang
Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.5 inch
£1,317
Cyan Red Circle Diptych
Bernhard Lang
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£2,195
Composition florale 08242
Emily Starck
Painting - 75.9 x 71.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 29.9 x 28.3 x 0.1 inch
£1,051
Forests in summer
Emily Starck
Painting - 115.1 x 95 x 3 cm Painting - 45.3 x 37.4 x 1.2 inch
£2,102
Curved linearity
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 115 x 115 x 0.1 cm Painting - 45.3 x 45.3 x 0 inch
£1,396
N°50-207 20 A (NG95)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
£703
N°30.60-23 19B (NG105)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 60 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£615
N°30.60-20 19C (NG104)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 60 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£615
Feuillages spirale
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 80 x 60 x 1.7 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.7 inch
£790
Les lumières de ma vie
Nathanael Koffi
Painting - 46 x 55 x 3 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 1.2 inch
£1,932
Melody of the Autumn Carpathians
Andrii Chebotaru
Painting - 119.9 x 140 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 55.1 x 1 inch
£6,531
Dérèglement cyclique
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 115 x 75 x 1.8 cm Painting - 45.3 x 29.5 x 0.7 inch
£878
Diffusion bleutée
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 40 x 130 x 1.8 cm Painting - 15.7 x 51.2 x 0.7 inch
£746
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Abstract Expression
Giorgio Lo Fermo
Painting - 37 x 27 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.6 x 10.6 x 0.2 inch
£527
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
£615
Nailed it Series No.81
Sumit Mehndiratta
Sculpture - 84 x 84 x 4 cm Sculpture - 33.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inch
£878
Portrait de compression de drapeaux Français
César Baldaccini
Print - 76 x 59 cm Print - 29.9 x 23.2 inch
£659
Fancy Bait for Fancy Fish
Mike Jacobs
Painting - 41 x 51 x 1 cm Painting - 16.1 x 20.1 x 0.4 inch
£703
Deux sœurs
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 34.5 x 34.5 x 2 cm Painting - 13.6 x 13.6 x 0.8 inch
£505 £480