Verbaan Wall-Art

Wall decoration by Victoria Verbaan

You should definitely keep the name Victoria Verbaan in mind. Born in South Africa, the multidisciplinary artist chooses predominantly female bodies as the subject of her pictures, which leave a sexy, self-deprecating and slightly wicked impression when you look at them. Leading high-end interior magazines such as ELLE DECORATION and the women's magazine Cosmopolitan have already presented the breathtaking illustrations to the general public. English wallpaper magazines have also offered the international artist and her designs an appealing presentation space. Even at a young age, painting and illustrating played an important role for the creative free spirit. For the artist, these passions are a self-imposed means of communication. Painting allows Verbaan to feel free and gives her the opportunity to finally escape the devouring cultural whirlwind in which visual stimuli often engulf us.

Verbaan has never been afraid of failure

For the South African, painting and illustrating is not work, but pure pleasure. Rather, the artist approaches her work with great fun and euphoria. Her favourite subjects are strong or sensitive women who are both provocative and quirky. Verbaan began her artistic career at the University of Cape Town and later trained at the Red and Yellow School of Advertising. She then worked in an advertising team for a South African fashion brand in Cape Town and illustrated various commissions for different publishers and magazines. In 2008, in addition to illustrating and painting, the free thinker also focussed on product development. Verbaan is never lacking in imagination. Her Bellevue Campus studio in Kloof is the best place for her modern maker spirit to unfold. Simple fragments from everyday life as well as nature and emotions serve as the basis for her extraordinary illustrations.

These impressive wall motifs attract attention

Too daring, too depraved? Not at all, the sensual pictures in watercolour are inevitably eye-catching. No one needs to hold their hand in front of their face or blush with shame at the sight of these seductive creations. Instead, all viewers should take a closer look and allow themselves to be mesmerised by the erotic beauty of the artworks. The designs from the Erotic in Black & White series in particular have what it takes to become real bestsellers. Thanks to the monochrome design, the walls can be artfully decorated in no time at all without adding too much. Just because a little more skin is shown doesn't mean the eye-catchers have to be locked up in the bedroom. There are some great ideas for successfully displaying the staged female bodies.

One possibility would be to arrange Verbaan's illustrations strictly in a row. Ideally, all the images should be the same size so that the illustrations can unfold their full effect. If you have a white wall as a background, then you are definitely not going wrong with this choice of colour. This tactic also works in galleries. However, it becomes more expressive if you have the courage to immerse the background in a stronger colour such as yellow, blue or brown. Of course, you can also pick out a colour directly from the motif, which in turn gives the staging more depth.

Do you belong to the target group that has a penchant for chaos meets order? Then cover your walls with pictures placed close together. You will achieve more calm in the visual axes if you opt for the same format. The so-called parlour hanging does not have to reach right up to the ceiling. In any case, the number of pictures and the deliberate chaos will be admired by all viewers.

There is also nothing to stop you making just one picture the centrepiece of the wall design. Victoria Verbaan's paintings have the potential to add a stylish touch to your home. Edge hanging is an absolute picture wall classic. If you opt for this variant, the wall decoration will always look neat and stylish. Basically, you can really let off steam with the pieces of jewellery, whatever you like is allowed.

Which pictures go best where?

We would like to make one thing clear at this point: Verbaan's works of art invite you to create a tasteful wall design in any room. Even your arrival hall at home deserves such a marvellous top seller. Dull walls are brought to life by the creative wall hanging. At home at last, pause for a moment, let your gaze wander and watch the actress from “Breakfast at Tiffany's” smoke. The portrait painting impresses with its unique aesthetics, which are emphasised not least by the bright colours. The “Face like a Melody” art print will also attract attention. The poster shows a modern portrait with a large flower and a woman with a striking face. If you display such an inspiring image in your hallway, the ovations of your admirers will not be long in coming.

Wouldn't it be great if confident women were watching you chopping vegetables? Perhaps the fashion girl portrait 'Hot Mess' or the art print 'Under a rainbow', which shows a woman's head with colourful flowers growing out of it? After all, the kitchen is the centre of the family, a place where people get together. An entertaining supporting programme is a must when dining together.

One of the ideal places for Verbaan's ingenious works is the living room. This room is the centrepiece, but is not just reserved for you and your family. Guests are also received here and there is nothing to stop you from placing an eye-catcher or two. With the hexagon “Right where you are” on the wall, you will undoubtedly make an impression. The hexagon mural with the watercolour is ideal for rooms flooded with light. The image is printed directly onto an aluminium dibond. As a result, this magnificent piece boasts dimensionally stable, durable and low-reflection properties. Do you like it rebellious from time to time? The round wooden picture with the watercolour “Fight like a Girl” reflects a clear declaration of war. Although you can't look the woman depicted in the eye, the message is perfectly expressed on the T-shirt. Wooden pictures are used much more frequently in modern living environments because they significantly increase the feeling of well-being within one's own four walls.

The bedroom is considered a sacred retreat. This is where residents fall asleep blissfully in the evening and start the new day full of energy in the morning. The intimate living area is predestined to be adorned with cut-outs showing women in black lingerie. You can choose a watercolour that is printed on a canvas, for example.

In general, you can create an atmospheric ambience with artwork from Verbaan. Whether poster, hexagon or wooden picture, the brand motifs can be ordered in various sizes.