Fill your Zoom background with art

Liz Lidgett • September 28, 2021

The kids are back in school, but many of us are not back in a corporate office setting which means that the Zoom calls will continue. In the last year, we have helped a number of people find a beautiful piece of art for the blank wall that sits behind them.

Since opening the gallery over two years ago, I have taken a lot of “test” photos and video to share how artwork would look in a variety of situations. One I have to consider frequently recently is how artwork would act as a Zoom background for an office.

Andrea Ferrigno in the background

I look for artwork that add visual interest without being too busy. Additionally, I usually head towards abstract unless it is clear what the object in the painting is. The art in your Zoom background should act as a compliment and not a distraction. There are plenty of situations where it is appropriate to purchase a piece of artwork where objects are open to interpretation but your office and Zoom background is usually not one of them.

Taelor Fisher in the background

Here are the pieces in the gallery right now, I would suggest as a wonderful piece for your office.

Andrea Ferrigno, Breathing

Andrea Ferrigno, Breathing, 48 x 48 in, Oil on canvas, $5200 ($520/mo)

Stephanie Henderson, Scoop in Lemon

Stephanie Henderson, Scoop in Lemon, 50 x 42 in, Acrylic on canvas, $3200 ($320/mo)

Taelor Fisher, Quilt I

Taelor Fisher, Quilt I, 48 x 48 in, Mixed media, $4200 ($420/mo)

Rebecca Stern, Unraveling

Rebecca Stern, Unraveling, 30 x 60 in, Mixed media, $3920 ($392/mo)

Lesley Grainger, You Gotta Feel It to Heal It

Lelsey Grainger, You Gotta Feel It to Heal It, 30 x 30 in, Mixed media, $1800 ($180/mo)

James Navarro, Thistles (2)

James Navarro, Thistles (2), 50 x 61 in, Acrylic on canvas, $3950 ($395/mo)
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