The most useful piece of life advice you’ve been given?
Faith over Fear
Are there any art patrons, collectors or mentors who have inspired you?
I think I’ve learnt a lot from the many I have had the privileged opportunity to cross paths with. In terms of collectors, I find the Vogel’s story the ultimate love story, very inspiring.
Can creativity be taught?
How do you typically discover new artists?
Visiting art schools, studios, exhibitions, editorial, fairs, research.
Describe your “taste” in 1 words?
Eclectic
Which piece of art holds the most meaning for you?
Gosh, each piece holds its own individual meaning for me.
Buy what you love. You’ll know if you see a work and cannot forget it.
What’s most important to you – texture, colour or shape?
Depends on my mood, I’m allured by all three.
An underrated form of art?
Ceramics & Tapestry
Your mission in a sentence?
To share my joy of discovery & the wonder art brings to everyday life.
Have you ever commissioned a piece?
Yes the last was a work on paper by Gianna Dispenza.
What’s the story behind this selection of artists? Is there a theme or narrative that ties the works together?
This is a selection of artists I am inspired by on a daily basis and have had my eye on for some time now. I am intrigued by their practices, each so different. I find the works wholesome, consistent and striking in their own right.
How has the pandemic affected your outlook? The way you look/buy art?
My outlook has just been very two dimensional this past year, a digital studio visit is not the same as IRL. To be honest when museums & galleries closed here in London, I enjoyed the colours that surrounded me in parks, I’ve never quite appreciated the seasons and all they offer as I have this past year. I think this calamity has affected the works I have acquired in the last few months – minimal & neutral palettes.
What about AucArt makes you most proud?
That it brings joy to so many people all around the world, whilst supporting careers and collections.
What inspired you to create AucArt?
My own desire to collect and support artists on the verge of greatness.
A hurdle you’ve had to overcome?
Depression
What advice would you give to a first-time collector?
Buy what you love. You’ll know if you see a work and cannot forget it.
