When looking to create impact, do not underestimate the usefulness of framed oversized art. Be it a brash, slightly disturbing abstract piece or a beautiful, serene landscape, oversized art will grab everyone’s attention. The sheer size of the artwork draws viewers into the picture created, empowered by the sheer depth of the piece while being delighted by the small nuances of the detailed input by the artist.
The artistic forefathers of the creators of framed oversized artwork would no doubt have to be the Renaissance visionaries; names such as Michelangelo and Raphael spring to mind. Such artists used their talents to portray their religious beliefs and their dedication to those who had commissioned the artwork. Frescos such as those in the Sistine Chapel demand the viewers’ attention to envisage both the beauty and omnipotence of their god.
Arguably one of the most famous artists in history, Pablo Picasso favored oversized artwork. One of his most well-known creations, Guernica, stood at nearly three and a half meters tall and almost 8 meters wide. This oil painting is thought to depict the aftermath of a bombing in a small Spanish village and is still studied and admired now, almost eighty years after its completion. Oversized art forces us to consider its content, making it perfect to draw focus to a particular part of a room.
Artists who produce framed oversized wall art use this scale not only for impact but also for education. Such a large canvas allows an enormous space suitable for timelines, models, scientific blueprints and much more. It is important to see the beauty of science, not just its practicality. For example, images of steam locomotives or classic cars have a satisfyingly uniform appeal. In her piece Butterfly Collection, Jodi Fuchs takes the uniformity of lepidopterology (the study of moths and butterflies) and adds her own colorful, contemporary spin.