The Art Journal

For many people, walking into an art gallery can feel surprisingly intimidating. There’s often a hesitation at the door — Am I allowed to browse? Do I need to know something? Will I feel silly asking questions? It’s a feeling shaped by past experiences, assumptions, or the idea that art spaces are only for collectors who already “know the rules”.

Walk into any major homewares store and you’ll see walls filled with “art”. Perfectly styled. Perfectly priced. Perfectly forgettable. What’s missing is meaning — the human story behind the image.

Every artwork has a ripple effect — and when you buy local, that ripple stays close to home.