Pared down. Stripped back. In interior design, a neutral canvas has endless possibilities, enabling a thoughtfully placed artwork to step to the forefront and tell the story of the room. Whether chosen in the planning stages as the foundation of a colour-free palette or placed as a finishing touch, a carefully curated piece of neutral art can add calm and cohesion to a beautifully designed room.
This selection focuses on neutrality and achromatic and black and white colour schemes. In the absence of bright colour, texture, shape and form become the focal point, helping to create a sense of movement, warmth and fluidity.
Sculpture can also make a bold statement in a neutral room. The striking wooden form of Nathan Henton’s Untitled (nihil Dicit) alludes to the void within the architectural landscape.
In a void of colour, we are pushed to delve deeper and discover the spirit and essence of the pieces for ourselves. The strength of these artworks is in their subtlety and by building a room around them we create a much-needed space for contemplation and imagination.