Sydney’s Carriageworks was transformed into a trove of Australian and international art for the Affordable Art Fair in early November.
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| Entrance to the Affordable Art Fair |
Held from 6 to 9 November, the fair opened early to VIP visitors, eager to find their first original art piece, or to add to an existing burgeoning collection.
After being admitted entry, and taking an obligatory selfie under the neon fair sign, some art goers stopped for a quick chat with New Zealand artist Jason Parker.
Parker, who is now based in Melbourne, was at work painting a new mural featuring Australian artist Jasmine Crisp, alongside his signature blooming florals.
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| Jason Parker in conversation |
With over 65 galleries present, there was ample opportunity to rub shoulders with emerging and established artists alike, while enjoying their works up close.
A chance encounter with French artist Felixe Rives, who was featured as part of the Discover: Young Talent platform, led to a personalised tour of her artworks.
Part of a series produced between 2023 and 2024, the Make yourself at Home collection, which was featured at the Fair, displayed room interiors painted on Perspex.
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| Make yourself at Home 2023-2024, Felixe Rives |
A close inspection of her work Rose coloured Bath 2024, revealed that Rives had painted on both sides of the Perspex to add an extra dimension to a shower screen.
Other favourites included Andria Beighton’s paired-back acrylic paintings of mid-century cocktails and Joe Blundell’s oil works featuring light in motion across tree-lined buildings.
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| Andria Beighton's works |
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| Joe Blundell's works |
With works priced from $50 up to $10,000, art lovers on any budget were sure to find something to take home and treasure for years to come.
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