Bright spots

A walk through Michael Fiebrich’s black-and-white apartment off Nassim Road feels like embarking on a journey that intertwines his passion for exploration and his penchant for collecting artefacts. He gestures towards the carpet and recalls his trip to Agra, India, nearly two decades ago. Later, he reveals stumbling upon an Aboriginal artwork during a visit to Melbourne. “I adore how the rich hues of the rug complement the artwork, creating a cohesive ensemble,” he says. “And the warmth of the reds and oranges against the lush orange cushions, adorned with ikat fabric from Indonesia, adds another layer of vibrancy to the space.”

Acknowledging that his apartment may predominantly feature various shades of green, he reveals his knack for infusing pops of reds and oranges, situated opposite on the colour wheel, to create striking contrasts. He says that while green saturates every corner, from room to room, the overarching theme resembles a vast expanse of blue sky punctuated by myriad shades of green. “I found it to be a delightful contrast,” he adds.