Why Buy Australian Made Art — The Case for Local Over Imported
Why Buy Australian Made Art — The Case for Local Over Imported
In a world where cheap imported prints are everywhere, there's a compelling case for choosing Australian made art — for reasons of quality, ethics, environmental impact, and the direct support it provides to Australian artists and makers.
At Olive et Oriel, we've been producing Australian made art from our two facilities since 2015. Everything we produce is made here — not overseas, not in a factory somewhere distant, but by our team on Darkinjung Country, Australia.
Quality Produced Here
Australian made means quality you can verify. When art is produced locally, the standards are visible and accountable. At Olive et Oriel, we use archival giclée printing on premium substrates, and every piece that leaves our facilities has been produced by our team using the same quality controls we've been refining since 2015.
Imported prints — particularly cheap mass-produced imports — typically use dye-based inks on lightweight paper. The colour accuracy is lower, the longevity is shorter, and the tactile quality doesn't compare. Australian made art from a quality producer is a fundamentally different product.
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When you buy Australian made art, you support the artists whose work is being reproduced, the workers who produce it, and the local economy that depends on people choosing local over imported. The Australian art and creative sector is significant and valuable — and it depends on people choosing to support it.
At Olive et Oriel, we work with a diverse range of Australian artists to bring their work to homes across Australia and the world. Every sale supports both our team and the artists we work with. That's a chain of value that simply doesn't exist when you buy an imported print.
The environmental argument for Australian made is also significant. Art produced in Australia and shipped domestically has a considerably smaller carbon footprint than art shipped from overseas manufacturing facilities. For Australian customers, choosing Australian made is almost always the more environmentally responsible choice.
The Australian Made Advantage
Australian made art ships quickly — at Olive et Oriel, art ships next business day. There are no long wait times, no customs complications, and no uncertainty about quality. What you see is what you get, made here by our team.
Our satisfaction guarantee means every Australian made purchase is risk-free. If it's not right, contact help@oliveetoriel.com.
Why should I buy Australian made art instead of imported prints?
Australian made art offers superior quality (archival inks, premium substrates), supports local artists and workers, has a smaller environmental footprint for Australian buyers, and ships quickly without customs complications.
Is Olive et Oriel art really made in Australia?
Yes — we produce everything at our two facilities in NSW. Our team uses archival giclée printing on premium substrates, and every piece is made here.
How does buying Australian made art support artists?
When you buy from Olive et Oriel, part of every sale supports the Australian artists whose work we reproduce. We work with Australian artists across many genres and styles.
Is Australian made art more expensive than imported prints?
Quality Australian made art may have a higher upfront cost than the cheapest imported prints, but the quality difference is significant. Our direct-to-consumer model keeps prices honest — you're paying for quality, not gallery markups.
Does Olive et Oriel ship internationally?
Yes — we ship to more than 40 countries worldwide, with duties paid. International customers can enjoy Australian made art with no surprise charges at delivery.
How quickly does Olive et Oriel ship?
Art orders ship next business day from facilities. Wallpaper production takes approximately 4 business days before shipping.
