Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Spring 2023

A rt collectors on the Central Coast are constantly on the lookout for fresh, innovative styles of art which add a unique touch to their collections. Right now, emotive original art is what collectors need. Aesthetic trends remain bright, contemporary, and often with a coastal influence - but these must also come with an emotive sense of story and mood. At KAB Gallery, this is fuelling the penchant for interesting one-of-a-kind artworks to love and enjoy. The current must-have artworks are all incredibly expressive and emotive, but above all cohesive. Buyers want more than just adding a splash of colour on a basic canvas to their room. Instead, they are seeking strong texture, works which attract the eye with colour, and works allowing you to almost feel the emotion behind the artist’s brush. Pieces which corner one’s mood and subjects that evoke a sense of story and experiences are also in demand right now. Above all else there is a desire for quality art which has been planned and considered by a great artist – the composition alone should tell us this. The emotive power of a feature artwork in a home can bring sense of comfort that no other interior item can. You can purchase art in a variety of forms and styles, but the key is to find a piece that sparks an emotional bond with you. In turn, you can hang an artwork in your home that projects a reflection of your own feelings, ideals, and experiences. Art is the perfect medium for any interior conscious art collector to use for creating a sense of personality and character. Art with a coastal influence

quality art by professionally represented artists, who showing promise within the art market. In my opinion, emotive original art is an excellent investment because while you can immediately enjoy a return on your investment by enjoying it on your wall, you can also hold onto it as a long-term investment. At KAB Gallery Terrigal we take a contemporary and practical approach to selling collectable artworks in our physical and virtual gallery spaces. KAB Gallery is the culmination of my lifelong passion for art, along with education and career spent learning everything there is to know about collecting, investing in, valuing, restoring and selling art. With a focus on Australian collectable art and exciting contemporaries, you can feel confident that all items available at KAB Gallery are quality works that I have carefully vetted for exhibition. Open 7 days on the Terrigal beachfront under the Crowne Plaza ph 1300 78 7773 or visit KABGallery.com by Kerry-Anne Blanket

Further to this, there is an added shift towards art which also brings a financial advantage. When discussing art at my KAB Gallery Terrigal, conversations often extend well beyond the appreciation for the beauty and creativity that art brings through to the investment potential of the pieces they are buying. The current trend for art buyers on the Central Coast is no longer only focused on the enhancement and aesthetic appeal but also the investment. Owning original artworks has become more accessible and affordable in recent years, and it’s no longer just reserved for gallery owners and specialist collectors. More people are starting their own art collection on a budget, and creating their own personal collection at home is a satisfying way to spend their well earned cash. As an experienced art collector and art gallery director myself, I know that art is a great investment. With the vast array of contemporary art available on the market right now, it is important to ensure you are considering

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