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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Grand éclat noir et blanc
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.4 inch
$409
Grand dégradé carré or rose violet
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.4 inch
$409
Éclat or violet
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 60 x 60 x 1.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.6 inch
$234
Mouvement de formes vertes
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 25 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
$140
Spirale violacée
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 24 x 19 x 1.8 cm Painting - 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.7 inch
$135
Spirale verdoyante et rougeoyante
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
$316
Nuances tribal
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 29 x 29 x 3.5 cm Painting - 11.4 x 11.4 x 1.4 inch
$152
Stoneforest in Red
Tung-Wen Margue
Painting - 180 x 180 x 3 cm Painting - 70.9 x 70.9 x 1.2 inch
$5,850
Gazing through Ankara 1
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 81.3 x 58.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 32 x 23 x 1 inch
$1,850
Culturally Endowed
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 91.4 x 71.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 28 x 1 inch
$2,500
Self-possession
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
$2,500
Conscience
Michael Grine
Painting - 118.1 x 237.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 46.5 x 93.5 x 0.12 inch
$5,000
False Promises
Michael Grine
Painting - 95.9 x 67.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 37.75 x 26.5 x 1 inch
$4,000
Accords et Suspensions III
Jean-Claude Atzori
Painting - 65 x 92 x 1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.4 inch
$2,106
Colour Poem
Penelope van Hoorn
Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.6 inch
$2,164
Drifting on Purple haze
Wietzie Gerber
Painting - 81.3 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting - 32 x 24 x 1.5 inch
$2,538
Lights and Shades
Wietzie Gerber
Painting - 40.6 x 40.6 x 4.6 cm Painting - 16 x 16 x 1.8 inch
$1,320
Winter meditation
Maria Tuzhilkina
Painting - 39.9 x 39.9 x 4.1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch
$650
Urban Courtship
Rachel McCullock
Painting - 50 x 50 x 3.6 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.4 inch
$1,964
Tapestry Triptych
Rachel McCullock
Painting - 30 x 89.9 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,571
Fluide bleu clair iridescent
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch
$70
Réunification N°4 (MR08)
Marie Aimer
Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
$4,680
Invisible Narratives 3.
Petr Strnad
Painting - 35 x 44.7 x 0.2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 17.6 x 0.1 inch
$398
Elegance Yellow Anthracite XL 1
Peter Nottrott
Painting - 104.1 x 154.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 41 x 61 x 1.5 inch
$2,560
Fierce Fabrication 1
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 114.3 x 113 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45 x 44.5 x 1 inch
$2,800
Color Boundaries #57
Natasha Zupan
Painting - 45.7 x 38.1 x 7.6 cm Painting - 18 x 15 x 3 inch
$4,200
Petit éclat verdoyant
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch
$70
Texture couteau blanc nacre or
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture couteau blanc bleue violette
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture Couteau Blanc Verte Pomme
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture couteau blanc verte Véronèse
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
160.170-1 15 (NG80)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 160 x 150 x 2.5 cm Painting - 63 x 59.1 x 1 inch
$7,371
Matrice en flamme
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 80 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch
$246
Night fragrance XIX
Ludmila Budanov
Painting - 78.7 x 99.1 x 3.8 cm Painting - 31 x 39 x 1.5 inch
$1,200
Posdata Admiración. From the Posdata series
Ivan Castiblanco
Painting - 47 x 66.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 18.5 x 26.3 x 0.1 inch
$700
Kaleidoscope number 2
Federico Cortese
Painting - 49.8 x 49.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 19.6 x 19.6 x 0.1 inch
$680
Kaleidoscope number 3
Federico Cortese
Painting - 49.8 x 49.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 19.6 x 19.6 x 0.1 inch
$680
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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
$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
