Ink Diaries: The Sydney Trip That Nearly Wasn't
Words by Ink Gin Co-Founder Harriet
A couple of weeks ago, our social media coordinator and I flew to Sydney to meet this year’s Ink Artist, Karina Jambrak.
The trip almost didn’t happen, thanks to a series of minor disasters—including last-minute venue and flight cancellations, and subsequent hire car drama. (Let’s not mention how we almost missed our second flight because we got too caught up enjoying an Ink G&T in the airport bar... the stress is still a little too real!)
When we finally arrived at the little studio in Potts Point, it was an absolute blast. Karina is such a joy to be around! We had heaps of fun shooting photos and videos of her painting and shaking up martinis. Let me tell you—she is an absolute martini pro!
The standout moment? When Karina unfurled her breathtaking original artwork, Black Cockatoos in Sydney Harbour. It is a showstopper. We can’t wait to display the original in the Ink Gin gallery at the distillery.
Before we wrapped up the day, Karina shared a story about how she used to sell her paintings at Bondi markets while dreaming of one day sharing her art with the world. Seeing her artwork now on bottles of Ink Gin, reaching gin and art lovers far and wide, felt like a full-circle moment. It’s these little connections—between creativity, craft, and community—that make every bottle of Ink Art Gin so special.
2000 bottles of Ink Art Gin x Karina Jambrak are now available online and at selected bottle shops.
