Large Original Art for Double-Volume Spaces

A double-volume room gives art space to breathe - but it also demands a work with enough presence to hold its own.
This collection brings together large original paintings and statement artworks by contemporary South African artists, selected for spaces where scale matters. Think soaring entrance halls, generous living rooms, high ceilings and the large uninterrupted walls that are such a feature of contemporary architecture.

Let the art hold the space

The right large artwork does more than fill an empty wall. It can change the balance of a room, draw the eye through an open-plan interior and give an expansive space a focal point.
And bigger doesn't necessarily mean louder. A large abstract can introduce movement and energy, while an atmospheric landscape or restrained figurative work can bring warmth and intimacy to a room with considerable volume.

What matters is presence.

Rather than choosing art simply because its colours coordinate with an interior, start with a work you genuinely respond to. In a considered home, an original artwork can be the element that introduces personality, tension or the unexpected - the thing that makes the space feel distinctly yours.

Choosing art for a double-volume wall

Scale is particularly important in rooms with high ceilings. An artwork that feels substantial elsewhere can appear surprisingly small once placed on a tall or expansive wall.
Consider the proportions of the wall as well as the furniture and architecture around it. Above a large sofa, fireplace or console, the artwork should feel visually connected to what sits beneath it. On an uninterrupted double-volume wall, you have the freedom to choose a considerably larger piece and allow it to become a feature in its own right.
For very generous spaces, one commanding artwork can often create a stronger impression than several smaller pieces competing for attention.

Original South African art on a larger scale

Explore our curated selection of large paintings, works on paper and statement artworks by contemporary South African artists. Every piece has been selected for its originality, quality and ability to reward living with it over time.
Whether you are completing a newly designed home, searching for the defining artwork for a double-volume living room or sourcing a large original piece for an interior project, this collection is a good place to begin.

Explore the collection below and find the work that can hold the wall - and the room.