The two words art and investment
taken together create an intellectual
contradiction and force us to think
as to how an art object is termed
as an investment.
An art object is a soulful expression
of the artistic sensibilities that
has an intrinsic value. Which is
not just because of the interlaced
creative and aesthetic juices but
also because of it’s relevance
in the time frame of an era. And
it is due to these attributes that
an art object acquires a financial
value.
And since art is very subjective
it needs deeper understanding with
regard to its financial aspect.
To take an example if we look at
two art objects given in history
from the same period, it isn’t
necessary that the two will command
an identical value. Even when given
from the same period it would depend
upon the artistic, creative and
aesthetic sensitivity portrayed
by the individual art object that
contributes to its uniqueness thus
influencing the financial value
attached to it. Same holds true
for the contemporary art world where
we are all in the same time frame
experiencing these attributes but
from our own perspectives. But as
it had been stated earlier that
art is subjective thus one can feel
mislead from ones own understanding.
Therefore unless one has the knowledge
and understanding of the subject
one would not be able to establish
the relation between the art object
and the value attached to it and
neither would one be able to foresee
whether this art object would appreciate
in value in future or for that matter
it might just depreciate. If a judicial
selection is made this value over
a period of time multiplies and
thus an art object transforms into
an asset.
The Indian art is today being recognized
on the global platform and at home
the Indian art market is annually
growing at 30-35%. It is being predicted
that this trend would continue.
It is not just because of the surge
in Indian economy that has had a
trickle effect and triggered the
boom in Indian art market but also
because Indian art has a long way
to go. It is far behind if one was
to draw a comparison with others
in Asian art market itself.
Thus with a potent economy to support,
international exposure, the ever
growing awareness and the knowledge
of art just a click away, it all
mounts to the long awaited big bang
in Indian art industry. And since
our art industry is still in an
emerging state those who understand
this transition will benefit the
most.
We at Studio3 are now an element
of this silent renaissance and intend
to make you participate in this
movement. With us we bring you the
power to click and make an aesthetic
investment by selecting from our
handpicked works of art, of renowned
as well as upcoming artists, so
that investors and collectors are
assured of buying a winning piece
of ‘art stock’.