Offer and Exchange
A different kind of artwork sales policy.
Core Principles
Art for all
My artwork is rooted in human connection; the emotional and narrative exchanges that happen when we come together. It is my hope that, when you see my art, there will be an emotional reaction. I never want money to be a barrier to someone taking my art home to experience that feeling again and again. Therefore there are no price tags on my work.
Offer and/or Exchange
'Offer' is the simplest way I can phase what is basically a 'pay what you decide' system of sales. If you see something you really LOVE and want to own that piece, make me an offer at your affordability. It's that simple.
'Exchange' is a little more complex. Our wealth is not only found in how much money we have. It is found in our stories, our learning and knowledge. A person can be very wealthy indeed in these things and have more to offer me than simple cash. This is wealth I cannot buy. I want to expand how we talk about wealth and invite you to think outside the box. Do you have something to teach me? A new skill perhaps or artform? Do you have a stack of books I might be interested in (I bloody love books!)? Do you have a bag of fabric scraps I could use to make more art with? All of these things can be exchanged for my work, or through a combination of offer and exchange.
Art of connection
The only condition I place on this system is that you are able to communicate to me why you want my work. I would rather sell my work for less money to someone who really feels a connection to it, than more money to someone who doesn't. In order to buy my work, all you need to do is contact me with your why and your offer and/or exchange. Then I decide whether to accept.
Framing and Delivery
The only things I will put an additional charge for is framing and delivery, which are optional if collection is not possible for you. A lot of my work is unframed with raw textile edges and can be posted very easily. If you would like a piece framing and/or posting, I can arrange this and would pass on any costs to you as part of the sale.