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Big Energy: Works That Make A Statement

Whether you prefer the minimalist approach of a singular work, or a maximalist cacophony of smaller pieces, hanging art is a personal choice.

Inspired by the legendary ‘gallery hang’ at the annual Royal Academy Summer Show, a recent article in The Guardian inspires readers to be creative by hanging work in a group. Displaying artworks in clusters is a fabulous way to invigorate your walls, creating new conversations between the prints, little sculptures, postcards, paintings and drawings you’ve collected along the way. It’s also a brilliant way to accommodate new works.

Today, we want to focus on the opposite: creating a statement with one large-scale work. In many ways this approach is easier. The hardest part is finding the right work for the space.

Large works can be more of a challenge to transport and hang, but if you ask many artists - they’ll say it’s their favourite way to work. A large space creates more opportunities for joyful painterly moments, interesting details and a playfulness that wouldn’t be possible on a smaller scale. With a large surface, there is also a physical element - the energy required for the artist to stretch into those corners is palpable.

Whilst you might think that to make an impact with a large painting, you need a truly huge space. Though there is something visually captivating about having a painting that almost matches exactly the size of the wall itself. It’s an intriguing approach, especially when executed in smaller spaces. In areas like an entrance hall, for example, this can create a feeling of being enveloped by the art. It’s a surprising and counterintuitive choice that can add an element of drama and intimacy, making the space feel more dynamic.

This choice of scale can transform the relationship between the space and the artwork, creating a bold, immersive statement that adds depth and personality.

We’ve put together a collection of large scale artworks to give you a taste of the gems that are available. You can browse all large works via the link below, or curate your own collection by changing the options in the search facility (dimensions, medium, subject, etc).

BIG WORK ENERGY

Crash 2 by Sean Davidson. 170 x 170 cm. Oil on canvas.

Posey by Shannon Westrup. 159 x 180 cm. Oil on canvas.

Falling Girl by Eleanor Whitbread. 152 x 101 cm. Original photograph in colour on aluminium.

Crash by Sean Davidson. 170 x 170 cm. Oil on canvas.

Into The Woods by Sara Willet. 150 x 120 cm. Original painting in ink on heavyweight paper.

Ratchet Strap by Lillian Evans. 160 x 230 cm.

Handmade oil paint on lorry curtain with bolts and string

Adoration Of Colour by Will Copley. 220 x 196 cm.

LEDs and acrylic paint on wood

Magic Garden by Glib Franko. 210 x 175 cm. Oil on canvas.

Seemingly Serene by Nicole Early. 210 x 175 cm. Oil on canvas.

Anamnesis by Rae Stevens. 800 x 180 cm.

Aluminium sculpture

Maybe When I Get Bigger by Lindsay Mapes. 190 x 230 cm. Oil on canvas.

Years by Marina Pcheliakova. 150 x 200 cm. Acrylic, oil and pastel on canvas.

Please note - due to their oversize nature - some of these works may be subject to additional shipping costs. Get in touch for more information, or we will send you an amended quote following purchase.

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