Inside Out April 2020

As I write this Editor’s Letter I’m working from my dining table at home, while the rest of the Inside Out team is scattered across the city putting this issue together from theirs. It’s strange – the world is in shutdown but I am totally amazed at the spikes of kindness appearing all around. There are Facebook groups popping up to identify people in the community who need food and medicine delivered by volunteers, neighbours checking in on each others’ toilet-paper situations, and families who are determined to see this time as positive. It may be enforced, but there is something lovely about staying home, spending time together, cooking and eating and enriching the homes we live in. Now is the perfect time to sow a kitchen garden, finish the back…

As I write this Editor’s Letter I’m working from my dining table at home, while the rest of the Inside Out team is scattered across the city putting this issue together from theirs. It’s strange – the world is in shutdown but I am totally amazed at the spikes of kindness appearing all around. There are Facebook groups popping up to identify people in the community who need food and medicine delivered by volunteers, neighbours checking in on each others’ toilet-paper situations, and families who are determined to see this time as positive. It may be enforced, but there is something lovely about staying home, spending time together, cooking and eating and enriching the homes we live in. Now is the perfect time to sow a kitchen garden, finish the…

TOP 5 STOCKHOLM FURNITURE FAIR Anton Assaad, founder of Great Dane furniture, shares his top five picks from this year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair. GREATDANEFURNITURE.COM STAND OUT RISE OF THE SCONCE Wall sconces are having a moment and this travertine sconce with exposed bulb is perfectly simple. Celeste Wall Sconce by Daniel Boddam, $2172.50. DANIELBODDAM.COM WRAP ME UP HALCYON ATELIER Halcyon House’s covetable beach style is now available through its new online boutique, Halcyon Atelier. First to launch is this luxe limited-edition Frette beach towel, $165. HALCYONATELIER.COM.AU NEW SPACE great outdoors Cassina has brought the rock stars of design together for its new outdoor collection, with pieces by Patricia Urquiola, Charlotte Perriand and Philippe Starck (his gorgeous outdoor Fenc-e Nature lounge, above, has an adjustable woven-rope backrest and is priced at $23,270). SPACEFURNITURE.COM.AU POSH WASH Hand and body wash is more important than…

1 MATCH MAKER Why it works The black colour and arched elements bring them together. Middle Of Nowhere ‘Mira’ arched mirror with frame in Coal, $369, Life Interiors. Slim Compact drawers in Black Oak, $799, Brosa. 2 TEAM TERRAZZO Why it works The minimalist MDF-framed mirror is perfect for the Deco-style dresser. Dylan mirror, $199, Freedom. Mod resin and wood terrazzo commode in White, $3500, Fenton & Fenton. 3 LIGHTLY OAKED Why it works This dresser’s lightly bronzed metal legs subtly echo the oak-framed mirror. Gazzda ‘Ena’ oak mirror, $510, Curious Grace. Gemini walnut-veneer dresser in White Lacquer, $699, West Elm. 4 CANE & ABLE Why it works Stylish but hard-wearing, cane is awesome for a›relaxed setting that will say current for years to come. Alfie cane mirror, $99, McMullin & Co. Arden rattan drawers, $899.99, Adairs. PHOTOGRAPHY: DEREK SWALWELL (MAIN SHOT). STYLING: RACHEL…

the rite stuff Restore and rebalance by engaging in the ritual art of arrangement with the new Ancient Greece-inspired collection from L&M Home. Handcrafted using stone and concrete with the soft, familiar forms of ceremonial vessels, each piece – (from left) Artemis, Zeus, Ares and Orpheus – offers a chance to create a soothing silhouette at home. Style as standalone pieces or fill with abundant fruit, dried foliage or striking blooms. lmhome.com.au…

Tell me about yourself and why you were drawn to the art world. I grew up with an artist residency program at my family’s property (the Atlantic Byron Bay) so I was given the opportunity to learn from other artists and their practices while growing up, a unique opportunity for a child. In regards to why I am drawn to the art world, I’m still trying to work out where I stand in regard to my art. What/who influences you? I am interested in the story behind the artist – that’s how I can engage more deeply with art. Basquiat living in NY as a black artist; you can feel it communicated through his art. Rothko’s struggles; I feel it in his art. Understanding them more inspires me, but I am…