Gold on the walls. The works of Gustav Klimt shine with ArtLab

Art merges with life. And it becomes evocative, luminous, capable of making the observer dream. ArtLab by Ambientha gets involved with one of the great masters of art of all time: Gustav Klimt . The rare beauty of his works and the textures and techniques that the artist uses invite the professionals of Ambientha to test themselves in finding the most suitable locations for these masterpieces in the places where we live . Thanks to the collaboration with the international catalogue of images Bridgeman Images we are ready to kick off this new challenge with a “kiss”, a symbol of peace and joy in these moments of great difficulty.

The “problem” of gold and the art according to Klimt

How can the gold colour shine on the walls? And even more to render the Maestro’s mosaic technique? The two great characteristics of Klimt have always been an enigma to be solved for the faithful reproduction of his works, but it is this uniqueness that makes him the artist we all admire.

Thanks to innovative technologies and the production process developed for the reproduction of works of art, Ambientha offers advanced solutions capable of also respecting Klimt’s artistic specifications and making them shine on the walls.

Gustav Klimt was born in Vienna in 1862 and here he becomes one of the protagonists of the Viennese Secession together with other famous artists gathered here. Klimt’s style immediately becomes recognizable thanks to the use of Byzantine and medieval techniques , in particular for the mosaic, combined with a contemporary design that is sometimes soft and sometimes very angular according to the artist’s intentions. The depiction of his women is the emblem of his art, often mystical and metaphorical.

This is his “Tree of Life”, the image of a universal history and a great symbol of tenacity and authenticity, which wishes to strengthen us in these moments of global health crisis. The work is on the walls of the dining room of a private residence in Brussels, but, thanks to Ambientha professionals and their expert advice, it can be reborn in the beautiful rooms of hotels, restaurants or, why not, private homes. There are three panels that compose it and originally it was made with semi-precious stones, marble and coral . These elements form the soft branches of the tree, which like spirals refer to the meaning of life, in an infinite circle that always presents itself to the beholder. To the left of the tree, which is in effect the great protagonist of the masterpiece, a woman of oriental beauty and with an angular and sharp dress, unlike the softness of the tree itself.

The coldness of this figure is dissolved, on the right, in an embrace that is a symbol of life itself. The right panel with the two lovers, together or separated from the two previous blocks, is the most romantic reference to love in the month, February, in which this is celebrated. Ambientha’s Valentine’s Day is a golden wall with an intense, poignant and passionate embrace, which invites the observer to indulge in this great emblem of love.

Sensuality and temptation in the women of Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele

The elegance of desire and passion are just some of the characteristics of Klimt’s women, often the protagonists of his works. With an often ironic look , but always full of meaning , Gustav Klimt interprets the female world with attention and tenderness. A hymn to the strength of women to celebrate together on March 8, which is almost upon us.

Among his most celebrated and recognized women worldwide is his Danaë from 1907. Sensual and dreamlike, it is a symbol of femininity and this immediately leads us to imagine her curled up on the walls of beauty salons, with her beautiful auburn hair on the walls of ladies’ hairdressers, gilded on the walls of massage centers or in the corridors of gyms. The reference is to the myth of Danaë and her “lover” Zeus: the woman rests peacefully, while the entry of Zeus on the scene is interpreted by a rain, also in this case, of gold.

It is also in Vienna that we see the birth of the genius of the artist Egon Schiele , who died at the age of 28 and a pupil of Klimt. Women are also for him the protagonists of his works, often twisted and psychologically fragile. The emblematic and iconic figure of the “Seated Woman” is the female representation of the fragility and weakness of the author , with her gaze that asks the viewer to be understood and understood.

The artist’s drawings on paper, unlike the master and friend Klimt, are twisted and disturbed by an unstable hand, but full of meaning. His women are enigmatic and speak through eyes that often ask the observer to be helped and loved. Each woman has her own story to tell and each work of art can reveal a lot about the environment in which it is placed. Ambientha’s ArtLab professionals will be able to advise customers in understanding which figure is the most suitable for the space being considered.

Liberty style : frivolity and pleasantness of forms

Let’s call it Liberty Style, or Art Nouveau, or Floral Style. The fact is that we are in the Europe of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, that of Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, and we are witnessing a movement that has affected most European countries and that embraces different fields, from painting to interior decoration, from furniture to fine fabrics. The aesthetic value is the predominant one , so much so that angelic-looking women intertwine with floral patterns, musical notes fill the bucolic landscapes with music. Like a whim in which the lightness of the shapes is what matters most.

This easily recognizable style can adorn, with a taste that winks at the Belle Époque, bars and cafes with an antique flavor, restaurants and tea rooms with walls covered with these “superficial” games, but of great charm.

Thanks to the printing capabilities of Ambientha machines, these works can also be faithfully reproduced on wooden screens to be used inside the premises to divide the space with elegance and refinement. The dynamic and ornamental lines will be able to give character to rooms dedicated to leisure and relaxation through paintings that are distanced from the wall and create plays of volume and shadows.

A historical period, but many readings of the same. From the material research of Gustav Klimt to the psychological introspection of Egon Schiele, up to the whirlwind of forms in the Art Nouveau graphics. There is no shortage of ideas and even the possibility of being fascinated by them.