Gold Coast Artist Making Waves

Leah Bartholomew

I can’t help myself. I’m a Gold Coaster so of course, I’m going to spruik about our own local talent especially when they are making a mark on a national level, such as Coolangatta-based artist and homewares designer, Leah Bartholomew.

Leah’s career has gone from strength to strength after her successful collaboration with coveted fashion label, Gorman. Now represented by Greenhouse Interiors, it is safe to say Leah is destined for more good things. Click here to read more about Leah and her life as an artist in my Domain column this week.

Art by Leah Bartholomew

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