So how do you choose how you hang your abstract art? That, of course, is up to you. Yes, every artist probably has an idea about a particular piece, but when you are dealing with abstract paintings featuring dramatically dynamic dimensions — whether you hang it as very wide, or as very tall, is governed by the space where you intend to place it. The piece shown here can be hung vertically for a vaulted entryway, or horizontally to accent above a wide California King bed. It gets much easier if you actually commission the artwork: you show the artist the space in your home or business, and the artist’s mindset matches with yours. You get exactly the piece you desire, for the spot it is intended.

Of course artwork that is square or marginally rectangular can be tried any which way you choose, and as you rotate the art, the most interesting position usually presents itself. It doesn’t hurt to ask the artist to offer a suggestion. Imagine this: if the artist is local, invite the artist to your home to participate in the installation! Invite some friends, open a couple of bottles of wine, and throw a mini-soiree. Everybody will have fun, and you’ll suddenly become a sophisticated art collector with the artist on hand. How swell is that?