The May/June issue of Inside Out magazine is on sale now! This one's a visual celebration of "all things artistic, creative and innovative" when it comes to that special place – the home. Sounds good, right? Let's press on then.
So. What's inside?
ARTFUL DREAMING – THE GALLERY SHOP A gallery shopfront and adjoining private residence in Sydney's Charing Cross celebrates unique art with designs that bring Indigenous and modern Australia closer together in a celebration of art and all that it represents.
TAKE TO ART: A gallery of dramatic artworks form the decorative foundations of a high-style rental home in Sydney that mixes modern touches with decorative antiques and a robust contemporary art collection. On their home's eclectic aesthetic, the couple (John & Peter of Canteen Restaurant, Carriageworks) explain "We like there to be comedy in design; we don't like things to be too serious".
BRIGHT STAR – DAIMON DOWNEY: Inside Out magazine visits the home of artist and former Sneaky Sound System member Daimon Downey who confesses that anything and everything can become a canvas when his creativity sets in (friend and piano included.) This feature was styled by Mr Jason Grant. It was definitely the highlight for me! Here's a peek (taken from MJG's fab blog):
GARDEN – COOL CLASSIC: Inside Out magazine visits the sublime Mayfield Garden, located in the Central Tablelands of NSW to admire the regal beauty and rich green hues of this English-style parkland. Now open to the public six weekends a year, this private garden oasis in Oberon can be enjoyed by all.
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