Art is exciting, reflective, visual…and the NYC art world is never dull! I love fine art and feel it is integral to the work I do as an interior designer. New York City is home to many talented artists giving me an abundance of works to see, artists to meet, and studios to visit. As much fun as this is, it is a big world to navigate, so I often rely on art consultants who know the artists and their works intimately. One of my favorite art consultants to work with is Elizabeth Sadoff. Elizabeth is fun to work with and her knowledge of the NYC art world is remarkable. She knows the scene and introduces me to the city’s brightest and most interesting emerging artists. Here are a few artists that I’ve come to know through Elizabeth.

Bobbi Van:

As coincidence may have it, I have actually known Bobbi personally for years through mutual friends. Bobbi paints on the reverse side of Plexiglas, and her work is comprised of multi-layered and richly-textured passages of color. Elizabeth describes the way in which Bobbi works as “purely intuitive.” While her work is very complex and seems exact, Bobbi can paint in an unpremeditated state of mind because she knows her painting method so well.

Peter Margonelli:

Elizabeth finds the painterly quality of this photographer’s Blur series very intriguing, and I couldn’t agree more! Peter’s works have a mysterious quality and leave the viewer in contemplation…his photographs spark the imagination and spur creativity. In response to his blurred work Peter says, “The photographs suggest space without describing it. Out-of-focus photographs become more about the act of perception and interpretation than a literal reading of the visual elements.”

Gregory Hilton:

Gregory Hilton looks at his paintings and their simple composition as a “catalyst for interaction.” I love this idea and think that a work that sparks desire, thought, and conversation is absolutely perfect for living spaces. What better place to be inspired and catapulted into thought than in your own home?

Glen Brunken:

Brunken is a painter and printmaker. What I find to be most interesting is that Brunken loves jazz and blues music and is deeply influenced by it. Brunken says, “I believe the rhythms in my pictures relate more to my early exposure to music. The feelings engendered in the music, the time and space they create, are what I try to parallel in my pictures.”

Marc Van Cauwenbergh:

This Belgium-born painter creates wonderful abstract works and paints with oil on raw, Belgian linen. I love the movement in his paintings and the look of the pure color on the natural linen.

Integrating works of art into your home is a fun yet challenging process. Art can become one of the focal points of a living space and create drama and interest in a room. I love placing works of art in my clients’ homes and think every home should have at least one dynamic piece that spurs conversation and inspires the soul. Stay tuned for more posts on NYC artists!