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What is minimalist Art

Regardless of the form, which sometimes is a square on a blank surface, other times is a set of carefully arranged neon lights or metal cubes placed on the gallery floor, minimalist art often confuses people, who question its meaning and relevancy. However, it is simple and unpretentious, often made of industrial materials, minimalist art baffles the viewers, who often wonder why exactly, are these “lines and cubes” even considered art.

what is Minimalist Art?

Rather than representing something from the outside world, (a person, a landscape, an item, a symbol, etc.), minimalist art pieces represent a reality of their own. Minimalist artists have introduced a revolutionary idea, that the material and medium of the artwork, are its only reality. They emphasize viewers’ immediate response to what’s in front of them – the material, the form, colors, and texture of the painting, and not the artist’s expression.

To achieve the qualities of neutrality and impersonality, instead of making art inspired by emotions, events, or experiences, minimalist artists create works that are impersonal and as neutral as possible. They try to remove any trace of self-expression from the artworks, including composition, themes, social commentary, metaphorical associations, references, sentiments, etc.
 
Since abstract minimalist art is meant to be impersonal, the artists use monochromatic primary color pallets considered the most neutral of colors, why do artworks have geometric repetitive forms that can’t be misinterpreted as representations of the outside world.

Another way of eliminating the evidence of artists’ involvement is by using readymade, shop-bought materials. Artist Dan Flavin, for instance, used factory-manufactured fluorescent bulbs to create his minimalist art pieces. On the other hand, Gerhard Richter used glossy enamel paint to replicate industrial paint sample cards he saw at a hardware store.
 
In the contemporary art world, Frank Stella, a celebrated American painter, sculptor, and printmaker is responsible for the renaissance of minimalist art. His 1958 series of black enamel stripe paintings, created as a response to Abstract expressionism, was a popular art movement that used art to express emotions. In the meantime, minimalism has expanded way beyond visual art and has encompassed almost every sphere of our lives, and its traces can be found in architecture and design, music, and literature.
Minimalist Art and interior design

Minimalist artworks accentuate the architecture of a place, whether it’s a gallery, home, or office, it is created to engage with the surrounding space, yet minimalist art placed in corners, walls, or the floor, makes the residents aware of the space they are in and the other elements surrounded by.

Minimalist artworks accentuate the architecture of a place, whether it’s a gallery, home, or office, it is created to engage with the surrounding space, yet minimalist art placed in corners, walls, or the floor, makes the residents aware of the space they are in and the other elements surrounded by.
 
Minimalist art comes in all shapes and sizes making it highly adaptable and easy to incorporate into a variety of spaces. However, instead of cluttering space or distracting from other elements in the room, minimalist art features clean lines and texture to add color and liveliness to your interior to create a calming and inviting atmosphere. Minimalist art is known to relax a viewer, spark creativity and contemplation, and make it perfect for office areas.
 
Since minimalist pieces go along great with other types of artworks such as landscapes, portraits, and figurative pieces, they offer a lot of opportunities to mix and match colors, lines, and silhouettes to create a visual link between different elements of the room and to bring the entire space together. 
Why collect Minimalist Art?
Despite popular belief, minimalist art is, in fact, quite easy to understand. Unbound by reality and greater ideas, minimalist art doesn’t require any knowledge about art history or current events to uncover its true meaning. Instead, minimalist art is what it is.

By focusing on these essential elements of an object made of paint, canvas, steel, and other materials,  viewers can project their own emotions, stories, and ideas onto the piece of art that making minimalist pieces a great option for new collectors whose knowledge about art history and the art market is limited.

Moreover, minimalist art comes in a variety of forms, from paintings to sculptures, prints, photography, and much more. The prices also vary depending on the medium, material, and reputation of the artist. This leaves you with a lot of versatile artworks to collect, and you can easily pick the perfect piece that fits your specific desires, taste, and your budget.
Minimalism as a lifestyle
For many people, minimalism has become a style of life. In a world where there’s an abundance of products, services, information, etc., people are increasingly craving a more simple life. They reject all redundant possessions to focus on things they really need. Minimalist art pieces complement this lifestyle to perfection. By shying away from complex ideas, concepts, and compositions, and focusing on simplicity, symmetry, and harmony, minimalist artworks can help you create a relaxing oasis, free from the stress of everyday life.

 

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