{"id":21798,"date":"2025-10-21T15:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affordableartfair.com\/?post_type=inspiration&p=21798"},"modified":"2025-11-07T08:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T08:44:13","slug":"top-picks-for-holiday-gifting-sydney","status":"publish","type":"inspiration","link":"https:\/\/affordableartfair.com\/zh-hans\/inspiration\/top-picks-for-holiday-gifting-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"Give the Gift of Art: Sydney Team\u2019s Top Picks for Holiday Gifting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With our new summer dates from 6 \u2013 9 November, Affordable Art Fair Sydney<\/a> is the perfect place to find an unforgettable holiday gift for your loved ones. Read on for the inside scoop on our team\u2019s top picks from this year\u2019s fair that will make beautiful gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to gifting, everyone has their own style, whether it\u2019s a relaxed Secret Santa in the backyard before cricket, or unwrapping presents over a video call with family across the country. Choosing the right gift can feel personal and meaningful, and that\u2019s exactly why art makes such a special present. A piece of original art never goes out of style and it\u2019s something to be treasured, admired, and displayed for years to come. With 65+ galleries and over 500 artists all under the roof of Carriageworks, Affordable Art Fair Sydney is the perfect place to discover unique artworks that suit every taste, space, and budget. Read on to hear about our team\u2019s top picks for giving the gift of art this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Georgia Huestis | Fair Director<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Georgia is our discerning Fair Director, whose expert eye shapes our Australian Fairs. Her and her husband both love adorning their walls with art, so rather than purchasing socks for each other, opt to save up for one big gift that the both of them will enjoy. Georgia has chosen this exciting digital artwork by Mikaela Stafford (Tits + Co).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tits & Co, <\/a>Mikaela Stafford, ‘Energy Never Dies It Just Changes Shape III’, 2024, Satin Print, Edition 1-1 ,180 x 180 cm, $5,500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Good Work Gallery<\/a>, Lucie Billingsley, ‘Rhizomorph’, Porcelain and Glass, 8 x 22 x 19 cm, $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cChristmas is the perfect time to take the plunge into purchasing your first piece of art as a couple. I would recommend pulling your pennies together to find a piece that you will both cherish for years to come\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for a smaller gift this summer? Georgia\u2019s other artwork pick is ‘Sun on Wallis Lake, Booti Booti’ by James Lyle from Sarah Birtles ART + ADVICE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SARAH BIRTLES ART + ADVICE<\/a>, James Lyle, ‘Sun on Wallis Lake, Booti Booti’, 2024, Oil on board, framed in hardwood, 23 x 13cm, $700<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI love gifting small paintings or sculpture for a wedding or special occasion because they make a meaningful keepsake for a couple\u2019s home, marking the beginning of their next chapter. \u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stephanie Kelly Gordine | APAC Regional Managing Director<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Steph brings her extensive knowledge and leadership to the forefront of our Asia Pacific team. Her journey with Affordable Art Fair began in Hong Kong, where she created an art wedding registry and, with one email, secured both her dream artwork and her dream job. Now a mum of three, Steph treasures taking her daughter to nippers before work each week. As a proud Sydney local, she has chosen this atmospheric nippers painting by our campaign artist, Gina Debinski.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis painting takes me right back to the joy of standing on the beach, watching my daughter run into the ocean in her pink vest. I love the idea of gifting her this original artwork one day, as a way of preserving the feeling and memories of such a pivotal time\u2014and such a quintessential Sydney experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Toowoomba Gallery,<\/a> Gina Debinski, ‘Nippers II’, Acrylic on board, framed in natural oak, 23 x 23cm, $495<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Steph\u2019s second gifting idea is this abstract landscape from Sally Stokes. A Sydney-based abstract landscape artist, she works instinctively, often painting outdoors, translating the response to her surroundings through gestural, painterly strokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gallery Alchemy<\/a>, Sally Stokes, ‘Joyfulness’, oil on canvas, 91 x 91cm, 2022, $4000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cSally\u2019s abstracted artworks are bold and textural and reminiscent of the Australian landscape. Her work would be the perfect gift for new homeowners that might be looking to start their own collection with something special\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nikki Berriman | Fair Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nikki has impeccable taste and owns her own eclectic collection of contemporary artworks in all shapes, sizes and mediums. For holiday gifting, she has chosen a striking painting by Phillip Ochre. Phillip\u2019s dynamic practice transcends boundaries, blending the ancient with the contemporary while paying homage to the enduring spirit of the Murrawarri and Gumbaynggirr Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boomalli<\/a>, Phillip Ocher, ‘Three Winds’, 87 x 61.5cm, $2,200<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI first saw his work when Phillip was an Artist in Action at our Sydney 2024 fair on the Boomalli stand. His paintings would be the perfect Christmas gift for my sister, who\u2019s just finished her home. With her considered designer\u2019s eye, I know she\u2019d appreciate how Phillip\u2019s work blends contemporary style with deep cultural storytelling.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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