this appreciation in abundance--
English china, American ceramics, and
Mexican silver hollowware overflow
the English and French art deco
cabinets, while paintings, drawings,
sketches, and scratches paper the
walls. Every turn of the head (if not
bumped) or step of the foot (if not
stubbed) reveals something new. It
might be one of Nathan's favorites--a
huge pitcher with a dragon running
round it by George Ohr, a wood-
carved cardinal by Ralph Serignea, or
a piece of Rococo furniture by James
Mont. The bridge that straddles the
parlor was created by Tannen himself,
as are many other pieces throughout
the house. Even the bathroom
becomes exhibition space, its dark
wood walls adorned with necklaces
strung with oyster shells, coral, stone,
and other found material.
bit eccentric, but makes no apologies.
"I'm always so disappointed when
I am in a home where the decor,
architecture and furnishings are
tasteful and interesting, but there
is very little art, or art that does not
really reflect any sensibilities on the
part of the homeowner."
against investing in art, beginning
with the cost itself. This is fallacy,
however, induced by too strong a
spotlight on history's masterworks.
Protected by high-tech security
systems, impenetrable meaning, and
amount of research in the back-page listings of the local hipster rag, at area
art shows, or on websites like Etsy, you'll find plenty of affordable art, often at
negotiable prices.
new car, one can drive; at a restaurant, one can eat at; with an iPhone, one can
do pretty much everything else.
out, "Art can express the less tangible, more emotional or intellectual aspect of
someone's life. It reflects the soul, or inner life of the homeowner." Sometimes
it can do even more than just reflect. As Edvard Munch once showed us, it can
scream.
daily actions and expression are under some measure of restraint--at work, in
public, with family, and with friends. Yet when we are able to remove all fetters,
the reward is cathartic, as when you lose yourself in a fit of giggles, in the
motions of a dance, or in the arms of your lover.
just as we find personal expression in certain songs, scenes in movies, or lines
find it in a piece of art.
- art gives it a voice.