Minimalist Design for a Boston Loft

THE STORY: Our client, who lives just blocks from the gallery in South Boston, visited our annual Salon Show in early 2018. This exhibition is a collection of the newest artworks by our represented artists, as well as a few new artists we are featuring for the first time. I love this show because it is incredibly eclectic, it is a wonderful show to visit if you are a new or established collector, there are so many interesting artworks and styles on view, the exhibition helps guide our collectors in developing their tastes.

After viewing Nicole's available work in December, the client left to consider whether the work was the right fit for his space. He spent a few months thinking about the piece, and then contacted us this summer to move forward with installing the work.

THE ARTWORK: Nicole Patel's artwork represents all things minimal. Her graph series, created with a single thread across a muslin surface, explore elements of drawing and design through textile. Patel's artwork pairs beautifully with the sleek and sophisticated style of the minimalist home. We felt the combination of the geometric grid and the natural aspects of Nicole’s materials were a perfect fit for this sleek modern apartment perfectly.

OUR ADVICE: We encourage collectors to go at their own pace when deciding on artwork. Buying a new piece for your home is an important decision, for some - they are quick to choose and fill their walls with art, others like spending more time carefully considering the options. Although, if you spend too much time thinking about a piece it may be sold by the time you contact the gallery! 

We were thrilled with how perfectly the artwork fit into his space. Our installer, Jonathan Stangroom, and the Abigail Ogilvy team goes to the client's home when installing to give advice on where the work should hang, how high, and if objects or other artwork should be moved around to make room for the new piece. Patel’s work fills the room with a presence. It acts as an anchor for the viewer, like the steady breaths of meditation, allowing us to gain a new vantage point for observation and acceptance.

As a new art collector, this is the first piece the client has ever acquired for his space. We are always excited to help build a new collection, and we are so grateful for our client's thoughtfulness when choosing Nicole Patel's artwork.