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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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Painting, 701, Jérémie Iordanoff

701

Jérémie Iordanoff

Painting . 61 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting . 24 x 19.7 x 1 inch

CHF 1,156

Painting, Falling Leaves, Grant Leier

Grant Leier

Painting . 60 x 61 x 4 cm Painting . 23.6 x 24 x 1.6 inch

CHF 1,926

Painting, Suburbia,, Peter Foesters

Peter Foesters

Painting . 58.4 x 99.1 x 5.1 cm Painting . 23 x 39 x 2 inch

CHF 1,815

Painting, Mithras, Francisco Santos

Francisco Santos

Painting . 100.3 x 150.4 x 1.5 cm Painting . 39.5 x 59.2 x 0.6 inch

CHF 2,179

Painting, Un cœur à ciel ouvert, Shelby

Shelby

Painting . 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,504 CHF 2,254

Painting, Trickster 3, Randy Babichuk

Randy Babichuk

Painting . 61 x 46 x 4 cm Painting . 24 x 18.1 x 1.6 inch

CHF 992

Painting, Untitled, Sam Friedman

Sam Friedman

Painting . 182.9 x 152.4 x 2.54 cm Painting . 72 x 60 x 1 inch

CHF 22,239

Painting, Birds, Konstantin Filimonov

Konstantin Filimonov

Painting . 70 x 60 x 2 cm Painting . 27.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

CHF 2,600

Painting, Scrapin' By 3, Dana Gordon

Dana Gordon

Painting . 61 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting . 24 x 24 x 1.5 inch

CHF 4,683

Painting, Patterns, Luca Brandi

Luca Brandi

Painting . 120 x 100 x 1 cm Painting . 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

CHF 3,660

Painting, Poema A2, María José Vela

María José Vela

Painting . 97 x 60 x 2 cm Painting . 38.2 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,445

Painting, Profondeur, Willy Chupa

Willy Chupa

Painting . 49 x 117 x 0.1 cm Painting . 19.3 x 46.1 x 0 inch

CHF 1,252

Painting, Spin Cycle, Sean Ward

Sean Ward

Painting . 76.2 x 76.2 x 7.6 cm Painting . 30 x 30 x 3 inch

CHF 2,361

Painting, White town, 8, Ingrid Knaus

Ingrid Knaus

Painting . 61 x 78.7 x 2.5 cm Painting . 24 x 31 x 1 inch

CHF 2,133

Painting, Tilolo, BB.Queen

BB.Queen

Painting . 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,445

Painting, Part & Parcel, Anne Russinof

Anne Russinof

Painting . 76.2 x 91.4 x 0.1 cm Painting . 30 x 36 x 0 inch

CHF 4,683

Painting, 391/2024, Claude Viallat

Claude Viallat

Painting . 127 x 114 x 1 cm Painting . 50 x 44.9 x 0.4 inch

CHF 18,491

Painting, Flower alien, Elena Lyapina

Elena Lyapina

Painting . 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

CHF 2,269

Painting, Spectrum, Maria Ya

Maria Ya

Painting . 70 x 80 x 3 cm Painting . 27.6 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,362

Painting, Old Glory, Sergio Lazo

Sergio Lazo

Painting . 76.2 x 101.6 x 3.8 cm Painting . 30 x 40 x 1.5 inch

CHF 2,941

Painting, Jap's Eye 04, RK Polak

RK Polak

Painting . 140 x 100.1 x 3 cm Painting . 55.1 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

CHF 3,863

Painting, Diary Notes, Trude Viken

Trude Viken

Painting . 29.845 x 22.86 x 2 cm Painting . 11.7 x 9 x 0.8 inch

CHF 4,539

Painting, Behind People, Jana Bakicova

Jana Bakicova

Painting . 53 x 43 x 0.2 cm Painting . 20.9 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

CHF 318

Painting, Macau 1, Mary Lottridge

Mary Lottridge

Painting . 51 x 51 x 3 cm Painting . 20.1 x 20.1 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,136

Painting, Sans titre, Modely Thibaud

Modely Thibaud

Painting . 73 x 54 x 2 cm Painting . 28.7 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch

CHF 819

Painting, Lady midday, Ewa Dura

Ewa Dura

Painting . 21 x 30 x 1 cm Painting . 8.3 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

CHF 1,541

Painting, Fragment of eternity, Asu

Asu

Painting . 120 x 120 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

CHF 7,127

Painting, Colors gang, Riks

Riks

Painting . 80 x 60 cm Painting . 31.5 x 23.6 inch

CHF 770

Painting, Immortelle, Modou Guèye

Modou Guèye

Painting . 80 x 65 x 4 cm Painting . 31.5 x 25.6 x 1.6 inch

CHF 1,806

Painting, Green Thumb, Zaira Dzhaubaeva

Zaira Dzhaubaeva

Painting . 101.6 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting . 40 x 60 x 1.5 inch

CHF 7,489

Painting, Reality, Nguyen Dinh Vu

Nguyen Dinh Vu

Painting . 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 7,464

Painting, Pulsations, Liam Hennessy

Liam Hennessy

Painting . 100.1 x 61 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 24 x 1.2 inch

CHF 791

Painting, Rising, Heather Robinson

Heather Robinson

Painting . 91.4 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting . 36 x 48 x 1.5 inch

CHF 2,859

Painting, Untitled, John Matos Crash

John Matos Crash

Painting . 51 x 51 x 4 cm Painting . 20.1 x 20.1 x 1.6 inch

CHF 2,889 CHF 2,167

Painting, Jake, Alexandre de Poplavsky

Alexandre de Poplavsky

Painting . 160 x 110 x 3.5 cm Painting . 63 x 43.3 x 1.4 inch

CHF 32,649

Painting, Rock, Patrick Rubinstein

Patrick Rubinstein

Painting . 110 x 150 cm Painting . 43.3 x 59.1 inch

CHF 17,336