Inspirational pieces come in a variety of ways but what makes them so attractive is its composition.Taking an inspirational pieces and producing a replica of it in your space does you no justice and you simply end up with a larger version of the element which wont look as appealing because its not original.However,we have come up with 4 main ways in which you can take an inspirational piece and use it in your space to make it your own.Creating an original composition for your space.
There are 4 main ways of abstracting pattern to allow you to get the best out of a pattern.
1. COLOUR
Color is pretty simple.Simply take the colour of the object and use bits of it in your space complimenting it with some of your favorite colours; you are luckier when the object has more than one colour as this gives you a pallet to work with.However,keep in mind the lesson we had on working with colour;keep your colour scheme to a maximum of three if you are still learning the art of working with colour.
2. PATTERN
This is the repeated sequence of elements in your object.You could opt to pick the rhythm and repetition or you could opt to pick the shapes that make the pattern any of this will give you a good composition. Pattern could be picked and replicated exactly as is onto a different material.For example,you could pick the pattern on a fabric and do the exact replica on a piece of metal or wood.
3. TEXTURE
This is the feel of the object. How is your sense of touch aroused when in contact with the object?Remember this could be tactile or visual depending on the effect you wish to create.Visual texture would be good in larger objects or spaces while tactile texture could be those of areas where you wish for people to interact with it;in areas accessible to people.
However,it is good to remember that although texture is good it has to be treated just like colour and pattern;in controlled dosages.Choose a focal point and give it the attention by introducing the bold texture or tone it down and use it in smaller objects around the room.
4. MATERIAL
Material is another way of abstracting a piece.Simply using the material which the object has been made of and treating it to your own likeness is another way to abstract your pieces.You could combine material with the pattern or colour or texture of the object to make it more apparent or if your creative juices are active take a bold move and cast your signature onto the material!!!
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