Jason Grant’s style is quintessentially Australian. Earthy, organic and textural, his love of nature and relaxed approach are stamped all over his creative work.
The three book author and stylist has also designed collections with Murobond Paint and Di Lorenzo Tiles and has worked with national and international magazines including Vogue Living, Inside Out, House and Garden and more.
Jason took some time to tell us about what he finds inspiring, his favourite piece on Collecte and his most cherished possessions.
Describe your style in 6 words or less.
Jason: Intuitive, relaxed, natural, creative, eclectic, authentic.
Which architects/designers/artists most inspire you?
Jason: Architects - Richard & Spence
Artists - George Byrne, Dan Kyle, Marty Baptist, Doctor Copper, Miranda Skoczek, Lousie Olsen, Stephen Ormandy.
Designers - Kelly Wearstler, Commas, Flack Studio, Henry Wilson , Commune.
Photographers - Nicole Franzen, Jessie Prince, Lachlan Bailey , Bill Henson.
Creative - Richard Christiansen Flamingo Estate.
Florist - Sophia Moreno-Bunge and Spencer Falls (the unlikely Florist).
What is your most cherished piece at home? (furniture, art, lighting or decorative)
Jason: Besides my boston terrier Sophia, my Tom Dixon "Jack light” and my Hello Chair by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort.
Hello There Chair by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort
Best piece of career advice you have ever received?
Jason: Be nice, be yourself, avoid comparisons and do what you love.
What are you favourites:
Jason: Soft colours from nature, Coffee, low key / mood enhancing music, roast potatoes, a good negroni, linen sheets, textiles, handmade ceramics , dark chocolate ginger, vintage finds
Favourite Instagram account/s you follow?
Jason: Richards and spence, Flack Studio, Kelly Wearstler, Sophia Moreno-Bunge , Miranda Skoczek, Jessie Prince and Nicole Franzen.
Favourite galleries or museums?
Jason: MCA, Tweed regional gallery, Yeah Nice gallery, Olsen Gallery Edwina Corlette , QAGOMA, NGV.
Favourite way to unwind at home?
Jason: Watching a movie in bed with snacks or a low key hangout with a small group of friends sharing drinks, food and good conversation.
Favourite restaurant?
Jason: Fleet for special occasions, Light Years for easy weekend nights, and Seans always.
Sean's In Bondi. Photo credit: Enzo Amato & Nick Wood.
Favourite podcast?
Jason: Expanded To Be Magnetic, More Than One Thing, Offline, The Blank Canvas.
Favourite piece on Collécte right now?
Jason: Cappellini Sunset Chair
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Main Image: Supplied by Jason Grant
