By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
LOCAL creative Amber Bulte believes art can add another dimension to a home, bringing rooms to life and adding character and individuality.
So much so that she’s embarked upon a unique project, showcasing the works of local artists inside a Berwick home recently listed on the market.
The public will be invited to view the home as well as the art throughout November, and pieces of art may be purchased either individually or as part of the sale of the property.
Amber, who owns ‘Amber Bulte House of Creative’, says the project is “three-pronged”. As well as illustrating the impact of interior design, she hopes it will expose the work of talented local artists.
“I thought it would be a great opportunity to showcase how we can live with local art in the home and to open our area’s eyes to what amazing talent we have among us,” she said.
“I wanted to show how you can live with art. So many people go and buy a print, so I think there are people that will really respond to the opportunity to see work like this.”
A portion of the profit and fees from the sale of the “gallery home” will be donated to local community groups, such as Windermere and Young Vinnies.
She said local artists were excited at the chance to have their work displayed.
“Over the last few months I’ve approached a number of different artists and found that they were really receptive to the project,” she said.
“There are some incredible artists out there but nobody knows about them.”
The gallery home is located at 52b Palmerston Street, Berwick, and will be open at specific times until at least 30 November, when offers on the property close. It is being marketed by Peake Real Estate.
For further information about ‘Home is where the he(art) is’, including dates and times of showings, contact Kristen Turner at Peake Real Estate on 0410 615 228 or at kristent@peakerealestate.com.au or Amber Bulte at amber@bultegroup.com
