After doing the work of updating our mid century modern home and interiors, there’s another element that can’t be overlooked: art. If you’re seeking the right art for your mid century modern home, look no further than Joan Banks. Her works are colorful, abstract and modern. Her paintings are also often large scale, making them perfect for the expansive walls of a mid mod home.
Thanks to her time in Feature Animation with Disney Studios, her brush work is rich and meticulous. Inspired by jazz and dance, Joan’s paintings also have a kinetic quality.
When you see photos of her work, it’s easy to assume they are composed digitally. Joan Banks, however, prefers to work by hand using the steady hand and techniques she honed in her ten years working with Disney. As Joan writes on her website, “personal execution imbues each piece with spirit. There is a palpable humanity in hands-on work.”
Hear more from the artist herself in this video where we chatted with Joan Banks at the Palm Springs Modern Show about her muses, and her place as an artist who makes art for the mid century modern home.
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