Victor sent us a link to a photo tour of an art collection displayed in his livingroom. Few people commit to collecting the work of just one artist, but it's often a high-impact way to integrate art into a room.
He says: "The pieces on the walls are lithographs and seriographs and the statuary are bronzes made from lost wax molds. The artist is Manuel Bennett.
Victor -
I love those lithographs (and your sofas). I have to google Manuel Bennett now - stunning work and well placed. What a nice home you have.
I also like that your lamp was hand-crafted - by YOU. That is so cool.
Holly
Hey folks,
I just wanted to throw in some extra detail!
The artist is Manuel Bennett (http://manuelbennett.googlepages.com).
What attracts me to his work, in particular, and what I thought ATers would love
about it, is the ability to combine a clean-lined aesthetic with the
ability to show motion, dynamism, and complexity; everything from
distilling the birds on a wire, to the thousands of leaves on a tree
(doubled by their reflection), to a horse prancing. These pictures
offer me something new every time I look at them, which is great for
someone with a tiny place with not much a view (like me)!
The sculpture on the table has a similar effect, while adding a third
dimension, and I happen to know that there is one sitting in Eva
Longoria's house!
One thing I would love to add, if ATers know a good and reasonably
priced source, is some gallery-style lighting to accentuate them
pieces at night, without washing them out with glare on the glass.
Also, if anyone is interested in purchasing one of their very own,
please check out the website.
Victor, your apartment is incredible - I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way you've displayed. The works speak volumes when displayed next to one another!! I'm brimming with envy!!
What a wonderful way to showcase a very talented artist. The look is very striking.
Manuel Bennett... I am impressed with his work. I love how he captures the raw beauty of nature in these dramatic black and white lithographs. And great job on that stunning lamp!