Abstract art does more than fill a wall — it activates the brain, encourages emotional processing, and gives the mind space to interpret and reflect. Like a Rorschach test, it invites you to project meaning, not just consume it. In this piece, we explore how abstraction works on a neurological level — and why collecting it isn’t just a visual decision, but a deeply personal one.

St Ives wasn’t supposed to be the centre of anything. But by the mid-20th century, this quiet Cornish fishing town had become one of the most important sites for British modernism. Artists like Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, and Patrick Heron weren’t drawn there by prestige — they came for the light, the space, and the freedom to experiment. What followed was a radical shift in how art could relate to landscape, form, and place. Cornwall didn’t just inspire the work — it shaped it.