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Were Sooo Dum An Whey Dont' Evan Kare, 2013, Adam Mars, Text Based, Faux Brick

Adam MarsWere Sooo Dum An Whey Dont' Evan Kare, 2013, Adam Mars, Text Based, Faux Brick, 2013

Unavailable|$6,000

Were Sooo Dum An Whey Dont' Evan Kare, 2013, Adam Mars, Text Based, Faux Brick

By Adam Mars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Brick, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel

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Text Based Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of text based paintings is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Contemporary or Abstract versions of these works for sale today — there are 7 Contemporary and 1 Abstract examples available. You can search the text based paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, beige, brown and purple. David Kramer, Matthew Spire, Vivian Liddell, Patricia Smith and The Connor Brothers took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and pencil, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large text based paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 10 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.

How Much are Text Based Paintings?

Text based paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,267, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color? 

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.

Questions About Text Based Paintings
  • What was The Scream painting based on?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The Scream painting was based on artist Edvard Munch's own emotional experiences. Munch recalled his inspiration in a January 22, 1892, diary entry: “I was walking along the road with two friends — the sun went down — I felt a gust of melancholy — suddenly the sky turned a bloody red. I stopped, leaned against the railing, tired to death — as the flaming skies hung like blood and sword over the blue-black fjord and the city — my friends went on — I stood there trembling with anxiety — and I felt a vast infinite scream through nature.” Many people associate the image with a feeling of anxiety, interpreting it as representing how the world appears to someone experiencing this emotion. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Edvard Munch art.
  • What is the Blue Dog painting based on?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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