This is a good idea for any kind of collection. I also have a lot of models and small sculptures of ants. Once I do the art I think I will look for a nice box to keep them in and have some kind of seasonal ant-rotation going on.

I think if someone else suggested this to me I'd reject it as too much work. And "I want to see everything at once" ... but, I think if I can keep it simple it will let both of us notice the art more and it won't just fade into the background.

I've read a lot of interior design advice about how to display framed art. How to hang it at the right height, size, how it fits in the room. Good stuff.

The popular advice even suggests "get art that you care about, avoid mass produced generic prints" but *none* of that advice says anything about managing a modest "collection" they all talk about art like its disposable and as if you'd get rid of art you aren't using. (like it's some generic mass produced print )

I'm certain the concept of changing art seasonally is obvious to some of you. But it was not obvious to me.

It is a thing in very traditional Japanese interiors: to have a seasonal alcove with plants and art that you change. That way you have enough space around them to really enjoy them. But, that seemed way too advanced and minimalist for me.

Yet, I'm also tired of the Victorian picture wall look. Nothing has enough space to really shine. I'm an obligate maximalist with a minimalist soul.

I've read a lot of interior design advice about how to display framed art. How to hang it at the right height, size, how it fits in the room. Good stuff.

The popular advice even suggests "get art that you care about, avoid mass produced generic prints" but *none* of that advice says anything about managing a modest "collection" they all talk about art like its disposable and as if you'd get rid of art you aren't using. (like it's some generic mass produced print )

If you have a lot of art: paintings, drawings etc. HOW do you enjoy them?

For a long time I couldn't afford much art. So I always framed it right away and hung it up. But, the walls are a little crowded now. Considering a system where I rotate the art every half year? Seasonally? I would also have a designated closet spot for art that isn't hanging.

Anyone do this?

If you must know, yes it's almost all ants. But you knew that part.

#interiordesign #art #interiorDecor

@futurebird but what if I like my mass produced generic print

@Ailbhe

I don't think you'd call it generic? Maybe?

@futurebird I might not but others might!

Putting everything I own on the wall at once was based on thinking that I couldn't keep art that wasn't on the wall. Like I wouldn't get to see it ever again. I love all of these drawings, photos, and prints of ants. But, if I have a system it will feel OK to put them away.

Feeling very fancy to have reached a stage in life where I have an "art collection." 🧐 (And I should label the back of the art, it will make it more likely for someone else to keep it in the future.)

@futurebird

Also keep some sort of record of the art you own, for insurance, for you if you get to a point where you have to start getting rid of it (moving, buying too much new art) and for your estate.

I so dread taking care of my father and stepmother’s estate that have so much art in various forms some of it is merely decorative, some of it is artists they took a chance on and who knows, and some of it is quite expensive.

@futurebird

It’s ‘fun’ being the responsible kid I’m executer for both parents.

Moms already divesting of things she doesn’t need and has provided me we exactly how to deal with her wood shop (sibs dibs, then extended family, then her woodworking club will help with selling off what is sellable and identifying trash. Some raw wood she has is worth $$$ but others is just practice junk.

@futurebird

Need to talk to Dad about whether they have a catalog of items. If not, I know my task the next visit!

@MCDuncanLab

One of my uncles is an artist, not famous one, but he's made MANY huge oil and acrylic paintings. Landscapes of Pittsburgh and the steel mills a portrait of my grandparents. I've been trying to get the information about what each artwork is, when it was made on the back ... because it's good work, and someday I will not remember.