WHAT MAKES ART THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT?

For some, Christmas is a wonderfully magical time of year. The decorations lining Oxford Street in London each December inspire a sense of joy and wonder in some, while for others, they bring a pulse of anxiety about the extra tasks piling onto an already hectic life. However, no matter if Christmas fills you with joy or dread, we’ve got you covered for gifts.

Here’s why gifting art is the perfect Christmas gift:

1. It’s a thoughtful Christmas gift
How often have you received or gifted a Christmas present that has ended up being re-gifted, or in the bin? Giving a gift just because it’s Christmas, rather than because it’s something truly wanted or needed, misses the mark. A beautiful, bespoke black and white photography gift will last a lifetime.

Whether you’re choosing a gift for family, friends, or a corporate gift, consider the space where it will be displayed and select something that will be complimentary. Next, think about the recipient's personality and interests. Maybe there’s a photo of a location that means something to them, or perhaps you know that certain subjects hold special meaning for them, or perhaps you know that certain subjects will appeal to them such as local markets or the streets of Paris.

2. It evokes emotion
Selecting a thoughtful Christmas gift is sure to surprise, delight and impress the receiver. If it’s a location where the two of you have shared a memory together, then it is sure to bring back that memory every time the receiver looks at it. If it’s a corporate gift, the art will evoke emotion for those viewing it, and will serve as an ice breaker and conversation starter for meetings or among staff.
The act of viewing art has been proven to lower anxiety and is a form of mindfulness, so adorning office walls with art is a perfect way to create a calming environment for staff.

3. Support emerging artists
When buying black and white bespoke photography from Hess Art House, you’re supporting emerging artists on their art journey. It also means that the receiver is getting an original piece of art that is not mass produced. It is bespoke and unique, much like the person you are buying it for.

4. It’s a sustainable Christmas gift
If you find yourself dreading Christmas, one of the things that might fill you with concern is the amount of waste that’s produced every year. Art, however, has the potential to last and provoke emotion forever. It’s a thoughtful, sustainable gift when selected right, will be loved and dearly cherished.

5. They will love it!
Take the chore out of gift giving, and browse our collection of bespoke, original black and white photography and find something they will love.
Buy the perfect Christmas present here.