One rainy Friday afternoon I was walking with my sister Eneida through the friendly neighborhood of Gros when I see a large plant carefully decorated on the outside of a store whose window especially catches my attention. I poke my head inside and see that it is a business concept where “art” and “fashion” are perfectly combined.
Arteuparte
We go inside and I start to browse through the different rows of prints placed in a very original way inside wooden boxes. Not only can you find original works, limited series or affordable art by established and emerging artists from both the international and national scene, but also all of them flow harmoniously with unique vintage pieces that surround it and bring soul and warmth to the space while you walk through the store to the sound of a nice piece of music.
Orange brick walls where the hanging works of different colors, geometries or styles stand out accompanied by black frames, wood or aged gold and that each of them evoke different messages or feelings depending on the person who observes them. Works that decorate to perfection any wall of your home providing modernity and character whatever your style is.
After touching, smelling, feeling and talking with Paul, one of the owners, for a long time, I decide on a work by Iker Ayestaran. An artist from Donosti with a clear international projection whose illustrations appear in newspapers, magazines or books such as the New York Times, Financial Times or Valentino. A work that fits and flows with the rest of the instance where I want to place it and that undoubtedly brings a touch of modernity and character to the space.
My deepest congratulations to Paul and Iñaki for offering us this space where we can enjoy original and affordable art and give us the possibility to introduce it in our homes to create spaces where old and modern is possible.
