Color Blocking With Mosaic Art
If you are following any of the numerous fashion trends currently rocking the scene, chances are you’ve probably heard of color blocking. You probably have a hoodie or two with opposing bold colors, sneakers featuring some electric tones, or a vase that simply draws the eye as soon as you walk into the room. If this is the case, you, like most people, are discreet fans of color-blocking.
Color-blocking is defined as mixing two or three contradictory colors in one exciting and statement-making ensemble. It is a widespread misinformation that the trend itself originated from Yves Saint Laurent back in the 1960s when the fashion brand debuted the now iconic sack dress. However, many people don’t know that the dress itself was inspired by the wonderful artwork of Dutch painter, Piet Mondrian.
Piet Mondrian was one of the pioneers of abstract art during the 20th century. He was so progressive with his abstract art, that he eventually reached a point where he solely used geometric elements, three primary colors, and three primary values to express himself. Those three colors were, red blue, and yellow, while the three values were black, white, and grey. That was the beginning of the trend we now know as color-blocking.
Nowadays, it is impossible to imagine the current fashion and design landscape without color-blocking. This simple yet effective trend serves as a colorful platform for designers to experiment and push the boundaries set with traditional style rules.
Color blocking has also translated itself into interior design and it has become a norm among many successful interior designers and decorators of today.
However, color-blocking has derived from art and it is still a significant legacy and current trend in many art forms. Needless to say, mosaic is one of them. From simple and entertaining pieces to innovative perspectives and spiritual expressions, color-blocking is used by renowned mosaicists around the world.
Making significant statements and creating bold twists in order to both improve and vamp up the art, as well as to make an important statement or inspire, has always been a part of the mosaic culture. Mosaic art managed to garner the attention of lovers of art and functionality for thousands of years, and it is no surprise that color blocking found its way into the vast expanse of mosaic making.
Mosaic artworks that feature colors opposite to each other on the color chart have become more popular in recent years. These particular pieces are certainly the easiest and most effective way to incorporate mosaic color-blocking into your space. However, mosaic art is so versatile that you can also make a color-blocking effect by using a monochromatic mosaic and combining it with a wall in the opposite color. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to color-blocking with mosaic art.
These stellar artworks are just some of the exemplary pieces featuring color-blocking from our vibrant catalog of artworks. Feel free to browse for your own perfect color-blocking mosaic artwork and enjoy the variety and creativity of our talented artists.
This article was originally published on Mosaics Lab’s website.
