Glimmer

For Interior Designers: Art That Creates Joy, Connection & Wellbeing
This pen and gold acrylic illustration is inspired by a juvenile butcher bird that regularly visits my garden, often appearing curious, alert, and full of character as it explores its surroundings.

As interior design continues to evolve, the focus is shifting beyond aesthetics toward creating spaces that nurture wellbeing. The emerging direction for 2027 embraces interiors that are uplifting, joyful, and emotionally enriching—spaces where every object contributes to a sense of comfort, individualism, optimism, and connection. This original pen and gold acrylic illustration embodies that philosophy.
More than decorative, this work invites pause, curiosity, and emotional connection. It celebrates nature, encouraging moments of reflection while bringing a sense of joy and serenity into contemporary interiors. For designers creating wellness-driven homes, boutique hotels, hospitality spaces, or workplaces, this piece offers both visual impact and meaningful storytelling—an artwork that enriches the atmosphere while fostering a deeper connection between people and place.

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Kath Unsworth is a visual artist based on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Working primarily in pen, ink, coloured pencil, and collage, she explores the space between close observation and imagination through depictions of native birdlife and garden ecosystems. Her practice is deeply shaped by her surroundings—lush bushland, shifting seasons, and the birds who arrive and depart on their own terms.

Kath first became known for intricate black-and-white pen and ink drawings, where fine line and pattern invite slow looking. In recent years she has expanded into coloured pencil, using light, colour, and contrast to convey mood and emotion. A pivotal moment in her artistic journey followed the Black Summer bushfires of 2020. After losing her rental home and witnessing the devastation of local habitats, her work gained a renewed sense of purpose.

Since then, Kath has focused on honouring resilience in nature and encouraging care for the small, often overlooked details of the everyday world. This shift led to coloured pencil works on black paper, creating an intimate, emotive counterpoint to her earlier monochrome pieces. Her current body of work documents the gradual renewal of her garden and the return of birdlife in Quaama, a long-term project.