custom artwork

[ˈkʌstəm ˈɑːrtwɜːrk]
nounpl: custom artworks
obra de arte personalizada
1. Original or specially commissioned artistic work created according to specific client requirements and preferences
She ordered custom artwork for her living room that incorporated her family's initials.
Ela encomendou uma obra de arte personalizada para sua sala de estar que incorporava as iniciais de sua família.
2. Art that is uniquely designed and tailored rather than mass-produced or generic
The restaurant displayed custom artwork from local artists throughout its dining area.
O restaurante exibia obras de arte personalizadas de artistas locais em toda sua área de jantar.
In Brazil and the USA, custom artwork is highly valued as a way to express individuality and cultural identity. In Brazilian culture, it's common to commission local artists for personalized pieces that reflect regional themes or family heritage. In the USA, custom artwork has become increasingly popular through online platforms and local artisan markets, reflecting a desire for unique, non-commercialized aesthetic expressions.
NYC Slang
custom piece / bespoke joint
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bespoke artworkcommissioned artpersonalized artmade-to-order artoriginal artwork
Antonyms / Antônimos
mass-produced artgeneric artworkstock artreproduction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obra de arte personalizada
Most common and formal translation across Brazil
São Paulo
arte sob encomenda
Business-focused alternative, emphasizing commissioned nature
Rio de Janeiro
obra de arte customizada
More informal, uses the word 'customizada' directly
Portugal
arte feita por encomenda
Portuguese preference for 'feita por encomenda' over 'personalizada'

Related Words

commissionillustrationdesignartistpaintingsculpturedigital artcustomization

Related Idioms & Phrases

made to order
created from scratch
tailored to your taste
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