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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Entre el Cel i la Terra
Marta Carceller
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,281
The Sun Always Shines On TV,
Niki Stearman
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1.5 inch
$3,450
Just A Girl She Said
Niki Stearman
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch
$3,350
Sweet Shades of Memory XXIX
Naoko Paluszak
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1.5 inch
$4,800
Field of Color IX
Naoko Paluszak
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1.5 inch
$2,800
Postcard From Tug
Matthew Dibble
Painting - 91.4 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 36 x 60 x 2 inch
$4,850
Laguardia Place- Last Leaves
Marilyn Henrion
Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch
$4,100
Moments of Transparency
Maria Bacha
Painting - 99.8 x 99.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 39.3 x 39.3 x 1.5 inch
$5,312
Floating Allegories
Maria Bacha
Painting - 99.8 x 99.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 39.3 x 39.3 x 1.5 inch
$5,322
Golden light
Khrystyna Kozyuk
Painting - 121.9 x 139.7 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 55 x 1.5 inch
$2,750
Points of view III
Jessica M. Chaix
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch
$4,600
Crazy april no. 3 - Triptych
Ivana Olbricht
Painting - 80 x 180.3 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 71 x 0.8 inch
$3,250
Bat Chain Puller
Anthony Frost
Painting - 76.2 x 121.9 x 0.5 cm Painting - 30 x 48 x 0.2 inch
$12,524
Finished Unfinished
Dean Tavoularis
Painting - 65 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
$7,020
Eight Vacation Spots
Dean Tavoularis
Painting - 130 x 90 x 1 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch
$14,040
Blumbps Shoot The Bank 2019
JP Malot
Painting - 50 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$1,053
We Outside 2 (Lagos Baddie Girl)
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$4,350
Eternal Melody - Neon Red Girl - California
Voxx Romana
Painting - 67.5 x 55 x 0.1 cm Painting - 26.6 x 21.7 x 0 inch
$632
Canvas 68
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 104.9 x 149.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 41.3 x 59 x 1.5 inch
$2,081
Aphrodite 4
Francisco Santos
Painting - 150.4 x 200.7 x 0.3 cm Painting - 59.2 x 79 x 0.1 inch
$3,500
The first time
Francisco Santos
Painting - 150.4 x 200.7 x 1.5 cm Painting - 59.2 x 79 x 0.6 inch
$3,200
Donna universo
Saverio Filioli Uranio
Painting - 60 x 60 x 5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 2 inch
$562
Il cammino del Tolteca
Saverio Filioli Uranio
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$456
Happy Days
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 150 x 140 x 1 cm Painting - 59.1 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch
$3,217
Celebration
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 150 x 140 x 1 cm Painting - 59.1 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch
$3,393
Beyond words II
Doris Duschelbauer
Painting - 19.8 x 19.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.1 inch
$150
Strelitzia fire flower
Maria Tuzhilkina
Painting - 53.3 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 21 x 32 x 1 inch
$2,900
Geometrical landscape with banana flower
Maria Tuzhilkina
Painting - 78.7 x 58.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31 x 23 x 1 inch
$3,400
Coffee Break
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 120 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
$3,393 $3,054
Everything is going to be okay
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 150 x 140 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 55.1 x 1.6 inch
$3,393 $3,054
Pic Nic
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 120 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$3,042 $2,738
Variations cinétiques 2
Piero Cipolat
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
$1,369
Wild Bouquet,
Nathalie Gribinski
Painting - 134.6 x 99.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 53 x 39 x 1 inch
$4,400
To the Moon and Back
Marija Nikolic
Painting - 100.1 x 69.9 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,800
Awkward situation
Zianko Vasili
Painting - 110 x 150 x 0.3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 59.1 x 0.1 inch
$7,289
Fidelity for Akiko
Zianko Vasili
Painting - 140 x 100 x 0.3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch
$7,020
Cipher number 50
Federico Cortese
Painting - 39.9 x 39.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
$420
Snowflake with fish
Federico Cortese
Painting - 35.1 x 35.1 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch
$370
Inner Nature 2
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,000
Inner Nature 1
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,000
Curious Yellow Line
Joe Flaherty
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 4.6 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.8 inch
$3,357
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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
