Nicole de Mestre’s Award-Winning Eco-Art: Elevating Central Coast Interiors in 2024

Nicole de Mestre’s unique art practice merges traditional craft techniques with modern environmental consciousness. Her interesting and beautiful pieces resonate with both art lovers and those attuned to contemporary interior design trends. In 2024, there is a growing desire for eco-conscious and sustainable materials, and Nicole’s creations fit perfectly within this movement. With her ability to repurpose discarded materials into stunning sculptures and baskets, she speaks to both the past and future of design.

Nicole’s recent work, particularly her detailed wall hangings and woven baskets, align with key interior design trends for 2024. The woven aesthetic is not only visually striking but is sought after for its textural and tactile appeal. The wall hangings are in high demand at KAB Gallery. I see so many visitors instantly attracted through the windows to her assemblages.

Tales of the Sea – Entered the Port and Came to an Anchor

Interior designers are regularly popping in too as they search for artisanal craftsmanship to add within their home designs. Interior designers on the Central Coast are finding that these pieces complement a range of styles, from modern minimalist to bohemian, adding texture and character to living spaces. Her work, created from fibers and urban materials sourced from the East Coast of NSW, embraces the environmental mindfulness that defines current design philosophies.

Feathered Urchin

In addition to her pieces at KAB Gallery, Nicole de Mestre’s success this prize season has continued to boost her creative reputation. This year alone, she has been recognised with several prestigious art prizes, including the North Sydney Art Prize and Sculpture@Scratchley, showcasing her art talent and dedication to sustainability. Nicole’s sculptures have consistently stood out to the judges, with wins in competitions like the Connections 5 Lands Walk (3D winner) and Sustainable Waste to Art Prize in 2022. We are so proud of her art prize success!

The growing interest in sustainable living has made Nicole de Mestre’s work a favourite for Central Coast interiors, where homeowners and designers are seeking pieces that make an environmental statement without sacrificing beauty or craftsmanship. Her use of found materials and the aesthetic appeal of her woven baskets and sculptures make them ideal for anyone looking to add an original eco-friendly yet stylish touch of art to their home.

Nicole de Mestre’s award-winning art offers something interesting, beautiful and fresh. Her work is no longer under the radar of interior designers so we do recommend swift purchasing if you see something you like. Her pieces are significantly time consuming to produce and no two are ever the same. 

Whether it’s a woven basket adorning a living room or one of her larger sculptures taking pride of place in a garden or foyer, her work brings the natural world into modern spaces, making it an ideal choice for those looking to stay ahead of the 2024 interior design trends.

About the author

Kerry-Anne Blanket

Director & Curator - KAB Gallery

KAB Gallery’s Kerry-Anne Blanket holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts and two Masters degrees (Hons) from the University of Sydney. With an extensive career in art education along with the management of museums and investment art galleries, Kerry-Anne can offer premier art consulting to her clients and source specially requested works. 

She has a keen eye for detail, comprehensive art market knowledge and a love of all things beautiful. Kerry-Anne works directly with artists and collectors alike to curate interesting and eclectic exhibitions.