What An Artist Has to Say About Digital Art

By Dr. Roma Madan Soni

Very often present-day collectors and patrons obtain art, which is not original art, but is wall art in the form of editions, prints, or posters. Canvas prints are not original works of art but are only copies of works of art. However, frequently clienteles do not understand the difference between the original and print and invest in prints; later they feel misinformed. Investors necessarily must understand the difference between the range of prints too - original prints and limited-edition prints, edition prints, artist proofs and artist print for a clarity in understanding, and to provide their collection with an identity.

Very often present-day collectors and patrons obtain art, which is not original art, but is wall art in the form of editions, prints, or posters. Canvas prints are not original works of art but are only copies of works of art. However, frequently clienteles do not understand the difference between the original and print and invest in prints; later they feel misinformed. Investors necessarily must understand the difference between the range of prints too - original prints and limited-edition prints, edition prints, artist proofs and artist print for a clarity in understanding, and to provide their collection with an identity.

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Very often present-day collectors and patrons obtain art, which is not original art, but is wall art in the form of editions, prints, or posters. Canvas prints are not original works of art but are only copies of works of art. However, frequently clienteles do not understand the difference between the original and print and invest in prints; later they feel misinformed. Investors necessarily must understand the difference between the range of prints too - original prints and limited-edition prints, edition prints, artist proofs and artist print for a clarity in understanding, and to provide their collection with an identity.

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I personally do and would like to advise/suggest collectors to invest in original artworks:

• There is no copy or duplicate for an original artwork! It lives an original life. The original is handcrafted and unique and cannot be found elsewhere – in restaurants, hotels, homes, offices, or lounges.
• The original narrates a story – the artistic process describes relationships, events, and the artist’s journey, which then continues and gain’s a new life as part of the collector’s assemblage, or in its new location. The artist and the gallerist eagerly introduce the collector to its emanating energy and rich journey.
• Artists like me look forward to sharing their original art, artist explorations, voyages, experiences and feelings through talk shows and blogs such as this one.
• Collectors can experience the actual colors in an original work of art. These colors are symbolic of meaning making and arouse viewer emotions. The change in print colors change significance and mood emanated to the spectator of the work.
• The artist’s touch includes texture in the original artwork, which stimulates the benefactor's sensations. The print does not inspire the investor in a similar manner.
• The lines, strokes and movement in the layering of the mediums by the artist re-count tales with breadth, depth and value to the investor who invests time and thought into the work. This is totally missing in the print.
• The price tag of an artwork is disconcerting to the collector when compared to a print, its advised that the patron interact with and invest in a smaller size original than a print. The aesthetic and financial value of an original print will grow with time.
• If you are stimulated by a Masterpiece which you want as part of your assortment, and cannot afford it, you can invest in a print.

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To my understanding, our physical identities are more precisely envisaged as material flows rather than distinct and confined bodies, and accordingly we are required to employ all our senses to absorb everything around us and immerse ourselves within it. Handcrafted art creates the immersive aesthetic environment required for our emotional, social, spiritual, and physical well-being and survival. Built on sensory interactions, my art enacts the interaction and collaboration of species I associate with every day, that amaze and humble me, and facilitate my work. It is our senses that will help us build a just, and peaceful living world, one more closely adapted to life: to our interbeing with humans and earth others.

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Do take a look at Dr.Roma’s Paintings at https://mayinart.com/artists/dr-roma-madan-soni and feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.