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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Yellow girl portrait
Nguyen Dinh Vu
Painting - 120 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€12,750
Empress Nam Phuong
Nguyen Dinh Vu
Painting - 120 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
€14,750
Emperor Bao Dai
Nguyen Dinh Vu
Painting - 125 x 200 x 1 cm Painting - 49.2 x 78.7 x 0.4 inch
€14,750
Portrait of a red girl
Nguyen Dinh Vu
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
€13,750
Artifices de divertissement
Christophe Stouvenel
Painting - 37 x 40 cm Painting - 14.6 x 15.7 inch
€290
Pandoras Jar (keeping Hope),
Nadia NL
Painting - 61 x 48.3 x 1.3 cm Painting - 24 x 19 x 0.5 inch
€385
Ephemera I & II (diptyque/diptych)
Judith Berry
Painting - 30 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€2,226
Into the Flow II
Lia Van Leeuwen
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
"Architecture" abstrait vernis pigments masquages sur plaque de bois 120x220cm
Olivier Ebel
Painting - 120 x 220 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 86.6 x 1.6 inch
€3,140
Khokhloma (Le Garçon Doré)
Svetlana Maksimenko
Painting - 40 x 30 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 inch
€515
Talking with the Seed
Zaplaflora Jesus Torres Alfonso
Painting - 91 x 122 x 3 cm Painting - 35.8 x 48 x 1.2 inch
€4,435
The Messengers of the Tree of Life
Zaplaflora Jesus Torres Alfonso
Painting - 76 x 102 x 3 cm Painting - 29.9 x 40.2 x 1.2 inch
€4,435
Pollination in the Garden of Love
Zaplaflora Jesus Torres Alfonso
Painting - 76 x 102 x 3 cm Painting - 29.9 x 40.2 x 1.2 inch
€3,500
Changgyeong Palace Grand Conservatory No. 12-1
Onsil
Painting - 43 x 33 x 3 cm Painting - 16.9 x 13 x 1.2 inch
€5,500
Chimère à trois têtes
Timothy Archer
Painting - 160 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€7,200
L'Argent rend Foot
Christophe Stouvenel
Painting - 30 x 76 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 29.9 x 1.2 inch
€390
Fragments d'émotion - Outre mer
Bonus
Painting - 54 x 65 x 0.5 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.6 x 0.2 inch
€1,500
Fragments d'émotion - Eternel
Bonus
Painting - 54 x 65 x 0.5 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.6 x 0.2 inch
€1,500
Dispersio geometrica pop
J. Llaverias
Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.7 inch
€1,000
Talking about the Jungle high resolution
Zaplaflora Jesus Torres Alfonso
Painting - 41 x 51 x 3 cm Painting - 16.1 x 20.1 x 1.2 inch
€900
Dimension of Absence
Stephen Smith
Painting - 100 x 70 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.6 inch
€2,700
Outlook (I Dream of Japan)
Judith Berry
Painting - 152 x 224 x 3 cm Painting - 59.8 x 88.2 x 1.2 inch
€10,665
Les Indiennes 2
Sébastien Couëffic
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,100
Le monde retrouvé
Clemyart
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€2,750 €2,475
Beneath the Night
Jessica Houston
Painting - 152 x 152 x 2 cm Painting - 59.8 x 59.8 x 0.8 inch
€5,935
Hypnotic Variation
Olivier Swiz
Painting - 162 x 114 x 3 cm Painting - 63.8 x 44.9 x 1.2 inch
€7,400
Self Portrait… aka Yella v2.6 Dream Within A Dream
LosOtros Mj Tom
Painting - 100 x 280 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 110.2 x 0.4 inch
€3,200
Finding a Way Forward
Judith Berry
Painting - 152.4 x 106.7 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 42 x 2 inch
€3,000
Mina Mina Jukurrpa - Ngalyipi
Geraldine Granites Napangardi
Painting - 122 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 48 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
€950
I'm Fine, Thanks x
Zena Blackwell
Painting - 45 x 40 x 3.5 cm Painting - 17.7 x 15.7 x 1.4 inch
€2,478
Large Discs and Sticks
Judith Berry
Painting - 152 x 224 x 3 cm Painting - 59.8 x 88.2 x 1.2 inch
€10,665
Je ne suis pas dans un lieu c'est l'espace qui est en moi
Remi Delaplace
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€3,290
Colorsaje 13
Claudio Mella Castel
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,000
Vortex in Phthalo green
George Koutsouris
Painting - 80 x 35 x 3.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 13.8 x 1.4 inch
€1,300
Blue attitude
George Koutsouris
Painting - 80 x 35 x 3.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 13.8 x 1.4 inch
€1,300
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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
