Private Residence - Bayside Suburb Brighton

Interview with the collector Where did your interest in art originate? As a child I found myself looking at art and trying to experience the feelings the artwork brought out in me and what I thought the artist wanted to create. Artworks are an amazing way to experience and share moments together with others that words just can not express. Based on your experience, can you give an explanation as to why people begin to collect art? Art is a deeply personal thing, spend a moment in someone’s house and their artwork quickly immerses you in the persona of those living there. Art collecting is a passion for capturing moments in time and space that you wish to re-experience over and over again. Describe your art collection in three words. Stylish, emotional, direct. What tips might you have for new collectors just starting out? When you find an art piece that stops you, makes you feel something and communicates on a personal level you must have it. Start with something that is unique, simple and totally you, and over time don’t be afraid to experiment. What is the most powerful artwork you’ve seen or bought recently, and is there a type of art that appeals to you more than others? While traveling in Mykonos at a small gallery we spotted the 3D works by Paul Rousso. His larger than life art pieces make bold statements which mix vibrant colour, contours and free form paper-like forms into the extraordinary. I simply love art that makes you stop, creates a conversation-worthy statement and is subject to individual interpretation. This ties all of the works together that we have or inspires us. Do you have a favourite artwork from your collection, and what's next on your list? “Glam Jail” ticks all the boxes for me. It’s a conversation starter and having it in the entrance usually means someone always comments on it on the way in or out. With a few empty white walls were thinking of experimenting and reinventing with something that is fun, timeless and thumbs its nose at all the world events taking place. The attraction to glass, metal and bright colours as a medium really feels like something that defies conventions. Can you tell us the backstory to your house, how you ended up there, and how you turned it into a home? “Half as far and twice the size” was the brief to self when we looked for a home to start a family in the bayside Melbourne suburbs that were close to the beach. It took us a very long time to find it despite the countless unsuccessful auctions that were soul-destroying. But finally, after almost giving up the search, we came across our to be home, which ironically was just empty land at the time. Artworks credit: Amy © Andre Monet NYC Balloons © Robert Jahns Dream is Not Over © Luc Dratwa NYC Penguins - Part II © Robert Jahns The Cat © Pol Kurucz