Battersea Spring 2024: Budget-friendly Route Guide

If you’re searching for stunning original art that won’t break the bank, look no further than our Budget-Friendly Route Guide! We’ve scoured the 1,000s of artworks that’ll be presented this edition, and there’s a huge amount of Finds Under £500 and £1000 to explore amongst the aisles if you’re attending with a budget in mind.

So, take a look at our top picks ahead of your visit!

Finds Under £500

Not only will you find budget-friendly pieces scattered around the fair and clearly labelled as you follow our Route Guide, but we’ll have two specially-curated displays of Finds Under £500 and £1000 to explore. Upstairs, conveniently next to our coffee and espresso martini bar, you’ll be able to see our display of artworks under £1000, with Finds Under £500 downstairs next to the Wrapping Station. Make sure to take a look during your visit!

Degree Art, stand A3

Let’s start with some 3D-inspo. The work of Johannes Nielsen will be a highlight of DegreeArt’s stand (A3), which you’ll find as the first stop on your route of budget-friendly finds at the far-left of the fair. Nielson’s figurative sculptures feature a message of unity, aiming to showcase our shared experiences rather than points of difference.  

Brook Street Gallery, stand A9

Two names stand out to us at Brook Street Gallery’s stand (A9), which is another small hop along aisle A! Monotypes from Natalia Zarovnaya and Mila Morton will be showcased to intrigue anyone with a minimalist mentality as well as a pre-decided budget. Morton’s monochrome abstractions (main image) will encourage you to seek complexities within the apparently simple, whilst Zarovnaya uses intersecting shapes to provide impressions of architecture. Don’t miss them on your trip to the fair!

Artêria Gallery, stand C11

Our fourth stop takes you to stand C11, where Artêria Gallery will have a broad range of pieces for under £500 to explore. Our favourites include Isabelle Beaubien’s ‘Fire’ acrylic painting, which has a striking colour palette to brighten up any wall at home. Or, watch out for emerging artist Zut’s playful, sketchy gestures and whimsical narrative. The glossy finish deepens the soul of the characters she draws, and we love that it brings an element of street art to the stand.

Hanga Ten, stand D7 

Swing round towards the central bar for a closer look at the contemporary Japanese prints you can find at Hanga Ten’s stand (D7).

Osaka Chika is a well-established lithographer whose work is inspired by words. Her process involves writing a sentence or paragraph before building upon this as inspiration. ‘I can only understand their feeling’, is an example of how poetry becomes print, with a quizzical figure and partially hidden moon that join together for beautiful sense of mystery.

Kaneko Kunio’s most recent work will also feature, whose Japanese carp woodcuts are full of light and soothing shapes. The grain of the wood he prints with creates a natural rippling effect that’s subtle and calming. Anyone looking to add a sense of restoration and relaxation to their home should definitely stop by Hanga Ten.

Under 1000

The Tolman Collection, stand L5

We’re really looking forward to exploring The Tolman Collection’s stand again this Spring (L5).

In particular, it’s always exciting to see new work by Sayaka Kawamura whose wood block prints can span any budget. Her work depicts an altered state where dreams and reality overlap. Her work portrays images that aren’t possible, yet somehow still manage to feel relatable.

Make sure to check it out or mull over a potential purchase at the central bar as you pass through.