Artelier's art curators present 4 art installation artists we've recently scouted out who, utilising our decades of industry knowledge, are changing the game when it comes to contemporary art installation. Before delving deep into their practice, let's unpack some key questions we've received over the years.
FAQ about art installation:
What counts as an art installation?
An art installation counts as any form of art that aims to transform a space. It could range from fine art (painting, sculpture, drawing) to digital art, glass installation art, wood wall art, metal art installation or light installations. Some key characteristics tend to include: site-specificity, large-scale and occasionally temporary.
Is installation art collectable?
Yes, installation art can collectable, but of course, there are unique considerations. Given the large-scale quality of most installation pieces, it is challenging to own a installation in the traditional sense, although it can increase the investment value of whichever building its placed in. Collectors who invest in installation art often receive blueprints and samples that can be bought and sold with more ease. Fortunately, in recent years, as virtual documentations have risen, installations can be shared in new ways which adds to their collectability.
How to commission an art installation?
Here at Artelier, our art advisors have garnered decades of experience commissioning, curating and installing installation art. We pride ourselves on finding the perfect style, work and process that suits you. If you're interested in any of the artists below, or have any artists of your own in mind, get in touch for a free consultation where we can assess your individual needs.
Wooden Installation Art
One of our Wood Art 'Artist Wall' artists creates magnificent wood art installation that are eco-friendly, large-scale, site-specific wood artworks using reclaimed materials. His installations evoke a sense of impermanence, as they are intended to decay over time and return back to their natural environments. Viewers, like the animals that exist within these locations, are invited to walk around the wood sculptures, so the process of looking and being with the artwork all exists inside one ecosystem. A prime example of an installation artist perfect for a public art project, this artist is one to watch.
Glass Art Installation
There's nothing quite like glass installation art for evoking delicacy, elegance and ephemerality. This glass artist transcends all traditional notions of glass as a sturdy, one-dimensional material, with his large-scale, remarkably fluid installation artworks. Each work responds explicitly to their architectural spaces, from analysing the light as it filters through throughout the day, to the interior design, context of the building, as well as its overall shape and structure. His glass art creations are made using a unique process involving a custom-made kin with a pin-bed, which makes his work stand out from the rest.
Geometric Glass Art
We've proudly started working with this abstract glass artist after years of tracking the studio's work. This studio is an Amsterdam-based duo whose poetic, abstract glass artworks appear to melt into their environments. Using a blend of scientific research into colour-theory and the effects of glass sculpture on one's mental health, their glass wall art pieces are sure to leave their mark. The beauty of glass art installation such as these, is that throughout the day the geometric glass artwork perpetually changes, providing a prime opportunity for meditation and contemplation.
Abstract Wood Wall Art
Last but not least, this abstract wood wall artist implements her background in architecture to create breathtakingly serene wood installation art pieces, inspired by nature. She produces only a limited number of wood artworks each year, and most tend to be bespoke and site-specific to their environment. Her skill ranges to many multiplicities of wood, including: mahogany, myrtle burl, smoked eucalyptus and smoked oak. Some of our clients have commented on the smell of each work: ancient, perfumed by their natural materials. If you're looking for wood installation art that is totally unique, hand-crafted, elegant and stands the test of time, this art installation artists wood wall art pieces are the perfect choice.
Light Installation Art
Highly regarded light installation artist, Bruce Munro, creates startling, sparkling monumental light artworks in a range of materials, including LED's, vinyl, glass and discs. Each installation piece is site-specific (responding directly to their spaces), with Munro challenging the viewer to reassemble their preconceptions of each space with his meticulously crafted light artworks. Bruce Munro is the land artists of the contemporary and future: manipulating light into fantastic mind-blowing light installations that everyone can experience.
Want to see more installation artworks?
Our curators at Artelier Art Consultancy dedicate themselves to bringing your vision to life. We have a database of over 7,000 artist to choose from, and a network of industry contacts accumulated over decades - to find the perfect light, wood, textile or glass installation artist for you. Our team of curators at Artelier are dedicated to brightening the world with colour. Please don't hesitate to get in touch for a free consultation; we offer a turnkey service for installation art including art research, commissioning, curation, project management and installation directly into your residential, hotel, corporate, yacht, aircraft or public art project.