I have an addiction to art. I have signed up to a number of online sites, such as Sotheby's, that have information and images on art auctions that I can't afford, but I can certainly admire. I often find browsing these various catalogues as a sort of casual education on not just that which is considered "fine art" but also on what it is I am truly attracted to. One of my favorite discoveries was sculptor Anish Kapoor, who has done a variety of installations on a variety of scales. I was particularly intrigued by this concave mirror, that she has shown in a multitude of colors from silver to blue, violet to black. As a piece in a home it suggests the form of the old convex mirrors popular in the 18th and 19th Centuries.
After seeing a fabulous article in April 2007's House & Garden featuring the palazzo of Alessia Bianchi in which an enormous Anish Kapoor sculpture hangs, I decided that I must find a budget friendly way to mimick this eyecatching piece in my own apartment. Hello Target. , in general, you will hard pressed to find me EVER condoning a knock off, but I think this interpretation skates safely around that label. The result of my $20 Target decorative bowl is a playful pop of color in my little foyer that really adds dramatic contrast to the deep gray. If you would like to create a similar look just hunt for an oversized bowl, at least 18" in diameter, with a mirrored or high gloss finish. You can grab a large plate hanger at your local Home Depot or any larger hardware store.
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H & G April 2007 Cover & My Budget Interpretation
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