
Looking to invest in a piece of art? Snap something up from some amazing local talent before they make it big (which is likely to be very soon).
11 Emerging Australian Artists Whose Work You Can Still Pick Up for Less Than $1000
Looking to invest in a piece of art? Snap something up from some amazing local talent before they make it big (which is likely to be very soon).
When it comes to buying a piece of art, there are a few things to consider. First and foremost should always be your gut feel: Do you love looking at it? Do you feel some kind of affinity to the work or the artist? Will it have a place in your space for years to come? But of course, money is typically an object, and there are few things more disappointing when decorating than seeing something you love only to find out its way out of your price range.
So, how do you ensure you fall in love with something you can actually afford? Keep an eye on local and emerging artists who are creating work that have investment potential and will make a beautiful addition to your space for now and well into the future. Here are eight to get on board with.
1. Ondine Seabrook
A graduate of the prestigious National Art School, Seabrook is making a name for herself in the local art scene and beyond. You can still pick up a few of her previous works (some even under $1000), but be quick because that likely won’t be the case when her show ‘Private Guests Only’ opens in April.
Ondine Seabrook is represented by China Heights Gallery. Follow Ondine on Instagram @ondineseabrook.
2. Jody Rosen
Jody Rosen's body of work spans abstracts and landscapes, with works available on paper, canvas and linen. Her primary medium is painting and her small-scale works start at $500; ideal for starting your art collection, building out a gallery wall or adding to an ever-growing collection.
Follow Jody Rosen on Instagram @jodyrosen.
3. Clare Dubina
Dubina is a painter, sculptor and photographer based in Melbourne, who says she’s largely inspired by the female form for her shapely works. It’s not hard to fall in love with the combination of rich earth tones and delicate hues in her paintings, or her striking sculptures, which would sit pretty in any home.
Follow Clare on Instagram @claredubina and see more of her work online here.
4. Em McLeod
Em creates intuitive, free-flowing compositions that are sure to spruce up your abode. The Byron Bay-based painter's abstract works, which she primarily paints with tonal acrylics, are inspired by the female form and celebrate divine beauty.
Follow Em on Instagram @em.mcleod and see more of her work online here.
5. Lucinda Jones
Depicting leisurely beachgoers and other high summer scenes, Lucinda’s works are ideal for a life spent by a body of water (whether that’s your real or dream, situation). You can still pick up many of her original pieces for under $1000, and she also does prints to make acquiring one of her works even more affordable.
Follow Lucinda on Instagram @lucindajonesart and check out her full range of work online here.
6. Brigitte Grant
Brigitte Grant's work captures a decidedly Mediterranean state of mind. Many of these vibrant vignettes depict images of lemon trees, decorative pottery, seafood plates, and summer tipples, transporting you straight to a coastal European town.
Follow Brigitte on Instagram @bg.studio__ and check out her work online here.
7. Nick Ferguson
Having been born in Kenya but relocating to Newcastle at a young age, Ferguson has won several local art awards - an impressive feat for a self-taught artist. His recent work has centred around Australian swimming holes, highlighting both the natural elements of those places and the human encounters that take place there.
Follow Nick on Instagram @nickjferguson.
8. Sylvie Kettle
Emerging artist Sylvie Kettle's modern works merge the feminine form and Australian landscape with bold mark-making and dreamy colour work. Driven by authenticity, she seeks to walk the line between spontaneity and informed mark-making and her alluring paintings will add a dose of magic to your feed.
Follow Sylvie on Instagram @kettlepaints and check out her full range of work online here.
9. Alexandria J park
Alexandria’s Instagram gives an insight into her dreamy world, filled with paintings and stylish interiors. Her art delivers everything from surrealist viewpoints of European beach scenes to simple-but-abstract depictions of faces. Everything she created is rendered in soft, muted shades with bright, punchy accents of colour.
Follow Alexandria on Instagram @alexandriapark_
10. Madeline Jovicic
Madeline Jovicic is an artist and creative based in Sydney. Inspired by food, travel, and the golden-tinted viewpoint that is La Dolce Vita, Jovicic’s artworks will transport you to a sun-drenched European holiday.
Follow Madeline on Instagram @madeline_jovicic and check out her full range of work online here.
11. Xander Holliday
Bold, graphic, and shapely, multi-disciplinary artist Xander Holliday's artworks bring a playful pop of colour to the homes with which they hang. Those who are a fan of Mattise will swoon over these works which are either digitally produced or created via traditional painting methods.
Follow Xander on Instagram @xanderholliday
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