Responding to the ever-growing demands, Temple & Webster have pulled together a program of limited time sale events featuring works from a diverse range of Australian artists. With the first sale launched earlier this week, featuring Sydney-based painter Emily Besser, the likes of Belynda Henry, Lisa Madigan and Lindsay Blamey will follow suit in the coming months.
With the sale events featuring a carefully curated blend of mediums including original paintings, limited edition prints, photography and assemblages, all art will be offered at a range of price points.
Accompanying each sale will be a unique insight into each artist’s story, the development of their work, their inspiration, their technique and how they bring their works to life, all told through Temple & Webster’s blog.
There’s nothing wrong with owning prints but there’s also nothing like hanging a piece of original, one-off art on your wall at home. And guess what? It doesn’t have to break the bank. We tracked down five entry level places for you to find an original online for under $500. We find we can never win when we write about art so we’ll also point out (before someone jumps in) that you can’t beat seeing art in the flesh before you purchase, so consider visiting exhibitions by local artists starting out.
Art Pharmacy: As one of Australia’s biggest online dispensaries of visual art, you’re bound to find something for all tastes. Spanning paintings to mixed media and everything in-between, there are more than 600 original works by emerging Australian artists. And prices start from as low as $80!
Painting by Cat Lee, $70
StateoftheART Gallery: Focusing on early career graduate artists, the online gallery features works that are contemporary, unique, of high quality, affordable (from $150-to-$900) and with the real potential for increasing in value.
Original drawing by Sally Arnold, $300
Lisa Madigan: Lisa Madigan’s artworks are normally beyond the reach of the everyday Aussie, however her 12×12 inch nature-inspired oil on canvas beauties are $440 a pop. They are also the perfect first purchase for those wanting to enter the world of original art ownership. Lisa is a favourite local artist of Jen’s.
Bluethumb: With over 1,000 artists listed in their online art gallery, all Bluethumb’s art is original and comes with free shipping nationwide; they even have a 7-day money back guarantee if you decide your piece doesn’t look perfect in your home. Prices start from $55.
Arcylic on canvas by Jessica Gordon, $196
Brigitte May: These whimsical and original illustrations are a personal favourite of mine. Created with watercolour, ink and pencil, prices start from $100. Brigitte is also happy to take on special requests.
If you love NSW artist Lisa Madigan’s work but haven’t been able to stretch the budget to buy one, her latest special release of small works on canvas could be your opportunity.
Ignite by L
These nature-inspired oil on canvas beauties are 12×12 inches and $440 which, if you ask me, is a very reasonable price to pay for a piece of beautiful original art.
Sojurn by Lisa Madigan
These are my favourites from the new release, called Vistas. Explaining the inspiration behind them, Lisa says: “Like gem-encrusted windows into worlds of delight, of nature turning, of the celebration of the warmer months and the abundance that they bring.
There is such a rich vibrancy and diversity to the world of contemporary art. That may sound like a daunting and sometimes confronting realm to many, but once we whittle it back to basics, it’s a very raw and beautiful place, full of creatives in interesting spaces, pouring hours of themselves into creating works, ultimately for you to connect with and enjoy.
Hang stunning statement pieces on their own, give them space to breathe. Original by Lisa Madigan.
It may be because I’m an artist, but I do feel that original art, in every home, is essential. Original art has a pulse, it has a soul and it will radiate day to day, bringing pleasure, conversation, delight and wonder. It will reward you, feed you, nurture you. It makes us feel and who doesn’t want to step into a space that uplifts the spirit and transcends the ordinary? Often it can be the key to making a room truly unite and pop. It can be as simple as framing your child’s latest masterpiece, purchasing investment works or anything in between. You can start small and work your way up or go for it by commissioning the piece you’ve always dreamt of.
Brace yourself for the beauty of Lisa Madigan’s new works, Kaleidoscope. They’re so fresh out of her studio, the paint’s not quite dry on some of them!
(Above) After Glow
Explaining her inspiration, Lisa said: “Like reflections on a wet road after a downpour, a shaft of light through a spring storm at dusk, a glint in your lover’s eye or the colour of your heart, the things that we embrace whilst we’re there but soon slip through our fingers to form another vision, in another moment. Through these multiple flashes of light and sensory recollections, Kaleidoscope has filtered back to me.”
(Above) Impossible Beauty
She continues: “Recalling sunsets and the way light moves through the city, the punch of strong graffiti, tall buildings and in their shadows the secret entrances into luxurious worlds and caves of curiosities, the elements that juxtapose grit and the sublime right through to the elation of standing alongside those water lilies.
If you ask me, it’s a good enough reason to leave Sydney for the weekend and I’m seriously considering it! There’s 20% off everything at artist Lisa Madigan’s gorgeous shop The Store, in Berry, NSW. One transaction per customer, just mention the offer in store. And if you can’t make it in person, visit the e-store, give them a call with your credit card details and they’ll post your goodies out to you. This weekend only.
