The Design Files takes us inside the Sydney home and studio of artist Paul Davies and wife Sarah. The small home is filled with an exceptional art collection, including works by other Olsen Irwin artists; Andy Taylor, Michael Johnson and Tim Summerton. "Paul and Sarah?s apartment proves a theory I have long held, which is that bold and even quite large scale artworks are surprisingly well suited to small spaces, often making rooms feel even bigger / grander than they would with bare walls" - Lucy Feagins, The Design Files "One particularly treasured piece is a beautiful painting by Andy Taylor which hangs in the couples? bedroom. ?All the art we collect is special to us, however our family and friends gave Sarah and I an Andy Taylor painting as a wedding gift!? says Paul. ??Andy is one of our favourite artists, and the work reminds us of all the important people in our life?." - Lucy Feagins, The Design Files Although the artist has recently relocated to the USA with wife Sarah, they do plan to return to Australia, and their home, in 2015. For more images and to read the entire post on The Design Files, click here. Paul Davies available works can be viewed here on the Olsen Irwin website. [caption id="attachment_2377" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Black and white abstract painting is by Paul Davies (acrylic on canvas, 2007), painting on right hand side is also by Paul Davies, entitled ?Home in Blue Forest? (acrylic on linen 2014). Photo - Sean Fennessy, production ? Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2373" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Bedroom dresser. Painting ? ?Outside: Afternoon? by Andy Taylor, oil on canvas, 2011. Photo - Sean Fennessy, production ? Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2375" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Artwork above couch ? ?Hanmer Springs and House? by Paul Davies, pastel on paper artwork by Michael Johnson, cushions by Sixhands. Photo - Sean Fennessy, production ? Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2380" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Paul hand cutting a stencil in the studio. Photo - Sean Fennessy, production ? Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2381" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Paul?s studio desk. Photo - Sean Fennessy, production ? Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2383" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Paul?s studio. Painting ? ?Home Built in Palms?, acrylic on linen, 2014 ? for upcoming solo exhibition at Art District 13 Gallery, Delhi. Photo - Sean Fennessy, production ? Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2382" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Portrait of Paul in his Surry Hills studio, located just a short distance from his home. Artwork behind is ?Home and Pool? by Paul, for an upcoming solo exhibition at Art District 13 Gallery, Delhi. Photo - Sean Fennessy, production ? Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.[/caption]
