All of our Iksel Decorative Panels are hand-painted on an especially gessoed cotton canvas prepared by hand in our Studio using entirely natural materials.
M & M, after specializing in High End fresco projects for years, has embarked on a constantly growing Collection of Decorative Panels, which are Singles, Pairs or Suites. These are all hand- painted copies of Studio Originals made by us. This implies they are not one of a kind but all entirely hand-painted.
The choice of eclectic subject matter and a large variety of sizes are meant to answer the needs of Designers who are constantly faced with the problem of what to hang on empty walls in a distinguished environment without resorting to Reproduction or Priceless Masterpieces.
The fact that the 20th Century has tamed the Public to contemplate almost anything as a Work of Art makes us accentuate the point that NONE of our canvases are meant to be " Art " We produce simply the very highest quality of Decorative Panels available. These are artistically conceived and finely painted but do not express the inner world of an " Artist " Our work is an aesthetic statement indeed but not one of inner turmoil and personal idiosyncrasy. We leave that aspect of painting to the " Fine Arts."
The subject matter we use is mostly inspired from rare documents. Much creativity and technical expertise go into the conception of our work. The creative process relies on scholarship and solid craftsmanship as well as experienced research into the realm of the Purely Decorative. We are Classicists in our tendencies but also realize the importance and relevance of adapting the past to present lifestyles.
THEIR USE AS SUITES IN A SPACE
Maybe the most practical aspect of our work is its versatility and variety within a consistent material and recognizable style. The fact that it is possible to entirely decorate a space using only our Panels or Frescoes is a valuable asset for the Designer who faces the dissonances in the field of Commercial Art.
For those who wish to give a cohesive atmosphere to a given space without embarking into the possibilities offered in Custom Frescoes, we offer SUITES of decorative subjects conceived to go around a room as Decorative Panels. It is possible to coordinate many models in similar sizes and subject matter so as to achieve a unity of décor in the easiest and safest possible way.
We often have two to eight images that can be used as Suites. If a Designer wishes to expand any subject and needs more variety for a given project, we can always supply further panels.
For those who understand this message, welcome into Our World!