five australian art references

art introduces a personal layer to an interior: a particular colour, gesture or material that extends beyond the practical brief. our 2021 selection brought together five australian creative practices working across ceramics, collage and painting.

originally assembled around melbourne design week, this archive reflects our interest in the relationship between art and the spaces we inhabit. our art selection service considers scale, placement and the client’s connection to a work; we also collaborate with artists on commissioned pieces.

cosset ceramics

tatsiana shevarenkova’s cosset ceramics explores sculptural vessels through organic forms and coil-building techniques. the raw, unglazed surfaces described in our original selection bring attention to the shape and material of each piece.

within an interior, a ceramic object can offer a quieter counterpoint to polished stone or structured joinery. consider its silhouette from the viewpoints through which the room is experienced.

dina broadhurst

dina broadhurst’s photographic collage draws together the worlds of fashion and art. layered imagery gives the work a distinct presence and invites a closer reading.

we selected ‘ladies in waiting’ for our west footscray project. it illustrates how an artwork can become a defining part of the interior rather than a finishing accessory.

emma dillon hill

emma dillon hill’s pastel works explore colour, shape and the australian landscape. soft forms and layered marks give the compositions a sense of movement and place.

their tonal relationships offer a useful starting point for considering an interior palette, while allowing the artwork to retain its own identity.

emily brookfield

emily brookfield’s hand-built ceramics bring together organic shapes, textured surfaces and soft colour. the maker’s gestures remain evident in the finished forms.

the ‘keepsake’ collection featured in our 2021 selection explored shell-like forms and glazed surfaces. these objects reward space around them, where light and shadow can reveal their detail.

bonnie gray

bonnie gray’s abstract work layers colour, shapes and personal references. its expressive palette can give an otherwise restrained room a vivid point of connection.

our essendon studio approaches art within the complete melbourne interior, considering framing, lighting and the relationship with furniture. availability and commission opportunities should be confirmed with the artist or representing gallery.