Penny Farthing Design House are bringing local artists’ work to a wider audience of customers and discovering some great up-and-comers, like Gabrijela Polic (whose latest work is pictured), in the process.
Still studying at the College of Fine Arts (COFA) in Paddington, Gabrijela’s prints of original pieces include embellishments in metallics and fine pen-work. Growing up in Sydney’s South, she credits her mother, Rose, with inspiring her to use her art for good, helping to place joy in the hearts of others.
She also fills her creative cup with the deeply emotive works of Del Kathryn Barton, Ross Bleckner and Jim Hodges. While she is immensely proud of everything she has learnt since starting art school 3 years ago, the 26 year-old is keenly aware there is more to be learnt along the way. She plans to become a full-time artist upon graduation and is currently experimenting with introducing a range of materials into her work including leathers, denim and fabrics.