How Does Feng Shui Play a Part in the Art You Choose?

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art and science that aims to create harmony and balance in one's environment. Wall art is one of the ways to enhance the feng shui of your home or office, as it can influence the mood, energy, and prosperity of the space. Here are some general tips on how to implement feng shui in wall art:

• Choose artwork that you love and that resonates with you. Artwork should make you feel happy, inspired, or peaceful when you look at it. Avoid artwork that makes you feel sad, angry, or depressed.

• Consider the element, color, and direction of the area where you want to hang your artwork. Each area of your home or office corresponds to a different element, color, and direction in the feng shui bagua map. For example, the north area is associated with water, blue or black, and career. You can choose artwork that matches or supports the element, color, and direction of the area to enhance its energy. For instance, you can hang a painting of a waterfall or a koi pond in the north area to boost your career luck.

• Mix shapes and sizes of artwork to create variety and dynamism in your space. Having different shapes and sizes of artwork can help the flow of energy and create good qi in your space. You can also use different frames and materials for your artwork to add texture and contrast. For example, you can use wooden frames for paintings (wood element), metal frames for photographs (metal element), or wavy frames for water-themed artwork (water element).

• Choose artwork that suits the function and purpose of the space where you hang it. Different types of artwork can have different effects on your energy and activities in different spaces. For example, in your bedroom, you can choose artwork that creates a relaxing and romantic atmosphere, such as paintings of flowers, landscapes, or couples. In your living room, you can choose artwork that creates a lively and social atmosphere, such as paintings of fruits, birds, or people. In your work space, you can choose artwork that creates a productive and creative atmosphere, such as paintings of mountains, waterfalls, or abstract shapes. I hope these tips help you to implement feng shui in wall art.

Be sure to check out our "Through The Mind's Eye Series" and see which piece reflects your space.

Sources:

thespruce.com

fengshuied.com

magicbricks.com

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