Joan Satero via Brick Alley Co.
I’ve always loved abstract artwork, but I struggled for a long time to source oversized, original pieces that didn’t cost thousands of dollars. I then was introduced to Brick Alley Co., a vintage shop that sells (both in person and online) secondhand goodies of all kinds, including a ton of affordable, original artwork. When browsing the site for the first time, I was immediately drawn to artist Joan Satero’s pieces, and I’ve accumulated quite the collection of her art over the past several years. My favorite Joan piece is the gigantic canvas painting that I’ve hung above my sofa — it spans the entire length of my loveseat. A statement-maker, this artwork will come with me wherever I go next. For reference, this gargantuan piece cost me less than $700, which, I think, is perfectly reasonable for something handmade that’s one-of-a-kind and this large.
