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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A journey to Italy, Abbadia San Salvatore
Federico Cortese
Painting - 34.8 x 34.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13.7 x 13.7 x 0.1 inch
€300
A journey to Italy
Federico Cortese
Painting - 34.8 x 34.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13.7 x 13.7 x 0.1 inch
€300
Relief number 15
Federico Cortese
Painting - 41.9 x 17 x 7.9 cm Painting - 16.5 x 6.7 x 3.1 inch
€264
Much better that way
Michael Grine
Painting - 43.2 x 27.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 17 x 11 x 0.1 inch
€273
Beyond the sea no. 124 large blue abstract
Anita Kaufmann
Painting - 149.9 x 149.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59 x 59 x 1 inch
€4,446
Prayer like confetti
Xiaoyang Galas
Painting - 50 x 39.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.5 inch
€1,356
Love me tender II
Xiaoyang Galas
Painting - 72.9 x 59.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 1 inch
€1,675
Conversation d'oiseaux
Isabelle Schenckbecher-Quint
Painting - 30 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€700
Beyond the sea no. 2224 large blue abstract - set
Anita Kaufmann
Painting - 149.9 x 149.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 59 x 59 x 0.1 inch
€889
Tornado Alley
Allan P Friedlander
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1.5 inch
€1,820
Quand le silence est d'or
Geraldine Bandiziol
Painting - 20 x 20 x 4 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
€180
La paix au jardin
Geraldine Bandiziol
Painting - 25 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch
€250
Comme un parfum d'été
Sylvie Julkowski-Egard
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,500
Both sides
Gergana Tabakova
Painting - 130 x 170 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 66.9 x 0.8 inch
€3,350 €3,015
Spirale infernale
Muriel Deumie
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,000
The eight months I waited and fantasized – diptych
Gergana Tabakova
Painting - 260 x 300 x 3 cm Painting - 102.4 x 118.1 x 1.2 inch
€5,240 €4,716
Woman of Virtue (Feminine Epidemic series)
Ogunniyi Oluwatosin
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,913
Hier
Claire Bonnet-Masimbert
Painting - 115 x 160 x 4.5 cm Painting - 45.3 x 63 x 1.8 inch
€2,400 €2,160
Alors les filles, on m'aime
Christian Esctal
Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
€2,500
In Neptune’s Garden 1
Olivia Alexander
Painting - 45 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch
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What A Mess You've Made
Preston M Smith
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 0.8 inch
€1,356
Legado de lo Invisible #3. From The Legado Invisible Series
Ivan Castiblanco
Painting - 40.4 x 40.4 x 5.8 cm Painting - 15.9 x 15.9 x 2.3 inch
€910
Tenement
Loretta Kaltenhauser
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch
€2,093
Christmas wreath
Maria Tuzhilkina
Painting - 39.9 x 39.9 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
€637
Rabbit with red bow
Maria Tuzhilkina
Painting - 49.8 x 39.9 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.6 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
€683
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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
€600
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
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
Portrait de compression de drapeaux Français
César Baldaccini
Print - 76 x 59 cm Print - 29.9 x 23.2 inch
€750
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
