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Occupying that tenuous space between fine art and the everyday, functional art refers to aesthetic objects that serve utilitarian purposes. The genre is remarkably inclusive: it encompasses everything from furniture and lighting to lamps, cards and jewelry. While the terms "fine" or "high" art typically apply to works that carry an intellectual and emotional sensibility alongside a dose of old-fashioned beauty, functional art infuses these aesthetic ideals into things that you might never have expected to view as art, like, say, a switch plate.

Functional artworks are highly crafted artistic creations that can perform utilitarian jobs, but that collector's might prefer to keep on the display shelf. Today many functional art objects are as avidly acquired by collectors as their fine-art brethren, and are appreciated just as much for their beauty as their use value. Ancient Chinese vases, for example, while still capable of performing their originally intended function, are prized for their historic and aesthetic value more than anything else. 

Fine art-Alcohol ink Painting by Karen Chatham

  ParkAve by Karen Chatham

Functional Art Vase by Karen Chatham

 Switch Plates in Alcohol ink by Karen Chatham

Fine Art-Pastel painting by Peggy Harty

 Mules Ear Daisies by Peggy Harty

Functional art-Janet Buckingham

  Hand Bags By Janet Buckingham

Gallery Moab functional art artists are very talented and creative. Their beautiful art would make an impressive piece to any art collection or add to the ambiance of your home and or yourself. Several Gallery Moab patrons recognize this each day. Gallery Moab congratulate's the patrons that took home these fine pieces of Art yesterday:

  Alcohol ink vase by Karen Chatham

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 Quilted hand bags by Janet Buckingham

  Scarfs by Esther Duncan

Gallery Moab Artists generate quality art that will enhance you life and the ambiance of your home. Congratulations to the patrons that have bought that piece of art they related to. 

Stop in to see which piece of art will speak to you.