Metal suggests dynamic movement, and the surface can be polished to a high-gloss
or left to patina. "The appeal for me is something that looks heavy but could also
be so light, and it reflects light and shadows when the sun hits it through the day," said
Australian artist Clementine Maconachie of her folded-brass wall sculptures. See an
example above.
When placing dimensional artwork like Maconachie's 31-inch long piece, hunt for a
spot where it can be seen from multiple angles. "Staircases are great for 3-D pieces
because you see it from below, above and the side," said Ramirez. Michelle Tillou,
owner of Tillou Fine Art gallery in Brooklyn, N.Y., also suggests you "consider
viewers' vantage points, from entering the room to sitting on the sofa," she said.
