Modern wall art by definition is simple in form and recognizable from its clean, simple, straight lines.  Modern wall art tends to take simple forms and present it as art.  Form is much more important than ornate decorations. 

By theory, just about any every day item found in the home can double as modern wall art.  This is why it is not uncommon to find a bicycle displayed as art in a modern loft when it is not in use.  You will also find salvage windows, and metal wall grills used to adorn the walls in modern spaces. 

While modern wall art has plenty of charm and beauty, it is also seen as cold and sterile.   But that does not have to be the case.   Modern wall, just like any other segment of design and decor is constantly evolving.  Forms are being combined and materials mixed to create a new genre of modern wall art. 

This Leros Three-Dimensional Wall Mirror gives modern wall art a new twist. It is utilitarian in its usefulness as a mirror and also features a sculptural three-dimensional design that could stand alone on its own.  It is made of flame-treated copper and burnished brass in a striking circular pattern that frames high-quality reflective glass. This dramatic piece is three feet in diameter, and can serve as the focal point of any room.

• November 2007