Art in the home: Des Moines collector

We ship artwork all over the world on the daily, but it's always special to work with clients right next door. We connected with a local collector who has come back to the gallery again-and-again to expand her original art collection. Meet Lindsay from Des Moines, Iowa, and hear her "whys" behind buying art!

I just really love the tone and mood that art can set for a space, and makes it feel more homey. Like many people, I've been working from home for 15+ months, and feeling a little lonely or uninspired at times. It's especially nice to have calming or provocative work to zone out at during a Zoom call or conference call—letting my mind wander while staring at the intricate details of Elisa Sheehan's kintsugi eggshells, or overanalyzing the precision and shading of Laurie Lindqvist's diamond.

I love the 3D nature of her Kintsugi shells, and how unique it is. It seems so delicate yet enduring. I bought one piece as an anniversary gift for my (now) husband; we've been through a lot together, and I thought the principles behind Kintsugi was a good analogy for our relationship.

It reminds me of a ribbon streamer—the movement and whimsical nature of it makes it an expected addition to an otherwise still room.

I loved the vivid colors and the crisp lines, and the optical illusion of a square canvas being a "diamond."

I like having art that represents the different experiences and phases I've gone through. And I want my collection to tell the story of who I am; I want someone to walk into my home and feel the same hospitality that I try to convey in person. I pine for a Hunt Slonem bunny, but I just haven't been able to make a decision. I also really want a lovely still life or floral scene but haven't found the right fit yet.