James & Anton

James and Anton's apartment in Darlinghurst was a delight to visit and photograph - lots of natural light and nice white walls are perfect for showing off the art, yet also warm and welcoming. At first glance I didn't quite realise how many works there were due to the crisp and clean aesthetic, and and some simple yet effective ways of displaying the work

I met James at his Potts Point gallery James Dorahy Project Space when I bought a small work by one of the young artists he represented at the time. Many of the works in the apartment are by his gallery's artists, but there are many by other artists too, and some by James himself who is also a practising artist

What goes into their collection is a combined effort, and like many collectors in compact inner city apartments, only a part of their collection is out of storage at any one time

An earlier group of works by Jonathan Jones - the artist's interpretation of views of Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly & Maroubra

One of Lionel Bawden's enigmatic 'works on paper'

James with Noodle on the sofa below a new acquisition - a dazzling work by Sally Gabori 

Some pretty effective shelving showcases a variety of small sculptures, souvenirs and gifts including a work by Ali Noble - the delicate white work hanging from the wall is by Annie Aitken

One of James' own works 'I am my mother's son', with snow dome by Fiona Hall

Perfectly aligned salon hang including works by Stephanie Monteith, Jake Walker and James Dorahy

A group of smallish 3 dimensional works, including the Addison Marshall spaceship drawing on plaster in the foreground, and works by Sarah Newell & Julie Krone sit very nicely on this beautiful vintage sideboard

James Dorahy Project Space