The power of collections and how to display them

The Power of Collections and How to Display Them

Collections are an effective way to make a visual statement. Learn with Gabby how to display collections and create an installation in your home.

The Power Comes Through the Quantity

Collections are a powerful way to create visual impact. Repeating the same object over and over can amplify its impact. This means that it becomes an installation instead of a single object.

You want to showcase your collection at its very best. The display should convey the power of the collection. Fan collections look terrific on a wall, and I'm particularly fond of Bolga fans from Ghana.

Ceramics Collection

When it comes to ceramics you need to consider how the light catches them.

The Sentimentality of Collections

There is often a lot of sentimentality attached to collections. Often they have been collected over a long time, with you accumulating items slowly, one by one.

Miniature Vases

There is something really appealing about things in miniature. Yuta Sagawa created the miniature vases. When I visited his final-year collection at Central Saint Martins, he had probably a thousand pieces on display.

Dealing with Vast Wall Spaces

Buy folio books with plate images of flowers, plants, and collections and framing them. Take a good metal ruler and a sharp scalpel, and make sure you do it well. With such a low price for the artwork, you could afford nicer frames. In my case, I bought cheap frames from Ikea, Tiger and Habitat.

You should think carefully about how to hang your art. I use a scale ruler to plan how to hang my art. Presenting images in multiples also creates a wow factor. Once your commitment is clear, people will be blown away by your installation.

Discover More

To see some of Yuta Segawa's ceramics, visit his website here. Bolga fans are made in Ghana's Bolgatanga region. The fans are handwoven from elephant grass by skilled artisans. The ceramic works created by Edmund de Waal range from small vessels to large installations. You can visit his website here to learn more about him. Discover how to create and hang your own picture collection in Gabby's lesson, Get creative.