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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Etude Prémices 5
J/Y Delaunay-Israël
Painting - 49 x 84 x 1 cm Painting - 19.3 x 33.1 x 0.4 inch
$486
Curva Etude n°: 4
J/Y Delaunay-Israël
Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$117
Feeling groovy
Juan Jose Hoyos Quiles
Painting - 71.1 x 50.8 x 0.5 cm Painting - 28 x 20 x 0.2 inch
$560
Color Boundaries #68
Natasha Zupan
Painting - 80 x 59.7 x 7.6 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.5 x 3 inch
$7,800
Color Boundaries #61
Natasha Zupan
Painting - 49.5 x 49.5 x 7.6 cm Painting - 19.5 x 19.5 x 3 inch
$6,500
Sisters in Yellow 2
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$3,200
Teach us to love ourselves
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,000
Du repos pour mon esprit
Geraldine Bandiziol
Painting - 90 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$790
Petit éclat de lueur rose violette iridescente
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch
$70
The Time Is Sometimes Now 4.
Petr Strnad
Painting - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
$339
The Time Is Sometimes Now 3.
Petr Strnad
Painting - 44 x 33.7 x 0.1 cm Painting - 17.3 x 13.3 x 0 inch
$339
The Time Is Sometimes Now 2.
Petr Strnad
Painting - 45 x 37.7 x 0.1 cm Painting - 17.7 x 14.8 x 0 inch
$409
The Time Is Sometimes Now 1.
Petr Strnad
Painting - 43 x 34.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 16.9 x 13.6 x 0 inch
$409
Texture couteau blanc orange
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 61 x 50 x 1.6 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
$187
Texture couteau blanc jaune
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 61 x 50 x 1.6 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
$187
Petit éclat de lueur marron
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch
$70
Petit éclat de lueur jaune violette
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch
$70
Antiche forme e nuovi segnali n. 1541
Luigi Cei
Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
$1,708
Le monde autrement
Geraldine Bandiziol
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$409
Dégradé carré rose
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
$164
Dégradé carré jaune
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
$164
Texture couteau dorée rouge iridescente
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture couteau étain or cuivre
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture couteau blanc orange violette
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture couteau blanc jaune rose
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture couteau blanc jaune rouge
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture couteau blanc violette magenta
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture couteau blanc rose violette
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$105
Texture couteau rose rouge iridescente
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 61 x 50 x 1.6 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
$187
N°150.200-9.17 (NG82)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 100 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
$9,711
150.200-5 17 (NG79)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 200 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$9,594
XXXL Green Echoes
Susan Wooler
Painting - 150.1 x 100.1 x 4.1 cm Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,272
XXL Deafening Silence
Susan Wooler
Painting - 119.9 x 80 x 4.1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$1,679
MOON SHIN Red ink Sculpture 1972 Collection MMCA Museum Modern Contemporary Art Seoul
Moon Shin
Painting - 15 x 12 cm Painting - 5.9 x 4.7 inch
$4,563
Freedom in my thoughts II NEW
Geert Lemmers
Painting - 81.3 x 99.1 x 5.1 cm Painting - 32 x 39 x 2 inch
$1,580
Path of Mindful Steps . Foliage green painting
Momalyu Liubov Kriuchkova
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,123 $1,011
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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
