Battersea Autumn: Budget-Friendly Route Guide
Our Budget-Friendly Route Guide features the top artworks at Battersea under £500 and highlights under £1,000 you won't want to miss!
Katie Bone
Friday 29 September, 2023
If you’re searching for stunning original art that won’t break the bank, look no further than our Budget-Friendly Route Guide! From our Finds Under £500 displays in partnership with JM Finn and curated edits of artwork under £1,000, to hundreds of affordable pieces scattered throughout the fair. It’s time to meet your next art obsession!
Finds Under £500 in Partnership with JM Finn
To help make finding your dream artwork a breeze, our Finds Under £500 displays, in partnership with Lead Partner JM Finn, bring together a curated selection of artworks from across our amazing exhibiting galleries. You’ll find one display in the tunnel by the entrance, and the other upstairs on the mezzanine. Featured artworks include breathtaking photography by award-winning artist Andy Lo Pò (Crane Kalman Brighton, stand H5) and figurative oil paintings by Gavin Dobson (Art Friend, stand I6).
⭐️ Top tip: Pick up a JM Finn Investment Guide for valuable insights to kickstart your art collecting journey!
Columbia Road Gallery, stand K2
Columbia Road Gallery (K2) is bringing the wow-factor this autumn, showcasing a beautiful selection of artwork priced under £500, including gorgeous mixed-media artworks by Katie Mullender and Chantelle Wroblewska-Fairless.
Mullender’s artworks tread a fine line between abstraction and reality. She’s inspired by life’s everyday moments, which she transforms into unique artworks using a combination of oil pastels, ink, and paper collage.
Rising star artist Chanelle Wroblewska-Fairless is one to watch. Her artworks are anchored in colour, composition, and the skilful construction of space and narrative. Textured and colourful, these artists are a must-see!
Bleach Box, stand J4
For dreamlike, colourful artworks head to Bleach Box Gallery (J4) and look out for captivating paintings by emerging British painter Alanna Eakin. Guided by her imagination and memories, Eakin skillfully translates dreamlike scenarios onto her canvases, centering on themes of nature, escapism, and nostalgia.
Tolman Collection, stand G3
The Tolman Collection (G3) will be showcasing cheerful etchings by Sayaka Kawamura, who employs woodblock printmaking as a medium to engage with her own memories. She skillfully merges the realms of dreams and reality, offering unique perspectives on the world. Her creative process begins with drawing lines on a copper plate and then vigorously pressing down, using hatching techniques to convey darker spaces.
Also, don’t miss the opportunity to explore Saito Noriko’s work. Her art draws inspiration from the stories shared by her family, who reside in Hokkaido, the northern part of Japan’s main islands known for its volcanoes and hot springs. Noriko gets great pleasure from creating textures and carefully selecting colours that harmonise seamlessly. She often favours watercolour ink, which contributes to the soft colour palette for which she is renowned.
Mayne Gallery, stand B5
If you’re on the lookout for original oil paintings that don’t break the bank, head to Mayne Gallery (B5) where you’ll find artworks by the talented Lesley Dabson! Lesley captures the vibrancy of London’s bustling streets, charming shops, and scenic views. Her paintings evoke a profound sense of place – see how she juxtaposes the interplay of light and movement on water surfaces with the enduring presence of buildings, bridges, and boats.
Finds Under £1,000
This autumn, we’re delighted to introduce our Finds Under £1,000 display (stand I9), curated for those seeking original contemporary art within a budget. Whether you’re an experienced art collector or a newcomer to the art scene, our Finds Under £1,000 display showcases a curated edit of stunning original artworks that won’t break the bank! Featured artworks include ‘Fading History’ by Jenny Fermor, represented by Artdog London (stand J5), and ‘Elton’ by Hannah Gilson, represented by Air Contemporary (stand F3). Read on for more info!
Artdog London, stand I5
Air Contemporary, stand F3
Jenny Fermor’s radiant paintings draws inspiration from the gentle warmth of sunlight as it gracefully dances upon walls, giving rise to mesmerising geometric shapes through the interplay of shadows. Head to Artdog London (stand I5) to discover more.
London-based illustrator and educator Hannah Gilson seamlessly blends painting, screen printing, and drawing to create mixed-media artworks that engage with popular culture and aesthetics, infusing her creations with a unique and contemporary flair. For more of her fun-infused mixed media artworks, head to Air Contemporary (stand F3).
Kittoe Contemporary, stand J5
You’ll also find a gorgeous variety of artworks under £1,000 at our galleries. Head to Kittoe Contemporary (J5), who will be showcasing a treasure trove of stunning budget-friendly paintings. Look out for Kate Scott, an artist who blends abstract collage techniques with acrylic and watercolour. By using tissues and Japanese papers, she masterfully layers colour and texture, creating a remarkable sense of depth.
Deodato Arte, stand E10
Perhaps you’re looking for sculpture? Visit Deodato Arte (E10), who will be representing italian artist Daniele Fortuna! Fortuna is fascinated by figures of ancient mythology and the dream-worlds they embody. He works to popularise the mythological figures he’s admired since childhood by producing pixelated wooden sculptures, often very colourful. We love!
Capital Art London, stand G8
Capital Art London (G8) will also be bringing beautiful and affordable sculptures. See artwork by Iranian artist Negin Bagheri – her sculptures boast fluid, mesmerising forms that play gracefully with light, creating fresh perspectives when viewed from different angles.
Thanks for reading our Budget-Friendly Route Guide! We hope you enjoyed this sneak peak of all the affordable artworks you can expect to see at Affordable Art Fair Battersea Autumn, with literally hundreds more to discover!