Four beautiful decorative items for your home that are inspired by still-life art

By
Pauline Morrissey
October 11, 2019
Artist Laura Jones is able to draw on her history as a florist in her still-life paintings. Photo: Silversalt Photography

As our lives have evolved, so has still life, the artistic medium that showcases the beauty in everyday objects.

Here are some examples of designers and makers that are reshaping the genre in captivating ways.

Laura Jones

With a background as a florist, artist Laura Jones is renowned for her oil paintings, reinvigorating the still-life style.

She draws inspiration from her most familiar subject matter, flowers.

Laura Jones for Sydney Contemporary. Photo: Silversalt Photography
Petal Pearl Collection

Best known for their vibrant and colourful creations, Dinosaur Designs have explored softer tones within their romantic collection Petal Pearl.

The range of homewares resembles shell forms and soft, sea foam textures.

Petal Swirl Collection by Dinosaur Designs. Photo: Supplied
Marguerite Amber Vase

Featuring original artwork by Bonnie Ashley, this vase is inspired by oceanic motifs and 1970s colour trends.

Each vase is hand-painted on glazed terracotta from Bonnie and Neil’s Melbourne studio.

Marguerite Amber Vase by Bonnie and Neil. Photo: Supplied
The Woman Vase

Luxury linen brand Bed Threads has launched a homewares line, featuring the Woman Vase by Canada-based ceramicist Rachel Saunders.

Each clay vessel reflects upon the power of the female body.

Bed Threads Homewares Line. Photo: Supplied
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