- It’s a Form of Expression
Whether or not you consider yourself artistic, you’ve probably seen a painting or sculpture or design that made you feel something good inside. When you own that piece of art, you get to feel that something everyday, every time you look at it. It’s like side effect free happy medicine. What’s better then that?
- Decor
Whether it’s that bare wall in your hallway, or that huge empty space above your bed, art is the perfect solution for making a house a home and turning your place into something you’d see in a magazine. It humanizes the space you’re in. Doesn’t matter if you’re in a home or a waiting room, art makes a space more inviting and captivating.
- It’s a Conversation Piece
If you’re anything like me, the art you like is large and bold, probably colorful, but definitely beautiful. This means instant conversation piece whenever you have guests over. Art causes people to express thoughts or feelings they might never have. It’s a great way to get to know someone.
- It’s an Investment
Unlike cars, makeup, most shoes or other luxuries that we spend our money on, art can only get more valuable over time. Find growing artists whose art you truly love and resonate with. Artists that you believe in. You could be the reason they become the next Basquiat or Haring plus it’s nice to know that it was your patronage that helped get them there.
- No Maintenance
Plants, pets, cars, you name it. They all require maintenance. Art is one of the few life enhancers that require little to no maintenance. There’s no fossil fuels given off, it’s environmentally friendly, you don’t have to feed, water or service it and you don’t need to worry about it eventually ending up in a landfill. On the contrary, art only gets better with time. It outlives you. You can pass it down or even sell it if you so choose.
- Increases the Quality of Life
Art has uplifted desolate and impoverished communities. Whether its murals or galleries, art increases property values, attracts new residents and new businesses, eventually turning the community into a destination. At restaurants or in businesses, the presence of art attracts more customers. For those who care, owning art indicates wealth and success. It also puts the owner in higher esteem. Collecting art has the same effect of collecting anything else, it makes the collector happy every time they look at what they’ve obtained. As I said earlier, side effect free happy medicine. What’s better than that?
- Supports Artists
All the importance and benefits that art provides to the world cannot be done without the actual artists themselves. When you support an artist, you give them the means to create more more beauty and culture and the opportunity to further increase your quality of life.
How do you feel about art? Do you own any? Do you want to? Let me know!