Contemporary Australian and International Art Comes to Crown Street Surry Hills This Saturday 15th June

BUTLER GOODE GALLERY BRINGS NEW EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
TO SURRY HILLS

Sydney, June 2013– The newly launched Butler Goode Gallery will be exhibiting a selection of internationally acclaimed artists from Australia and Europe.
Founded by directors Katy Richfield-Goode, Gregory Butler and Dan Goode, the Butler Goode Gallery offers a broad selection of international art as well as contemporary Australian and Indigenous Australian art, with a refreshing new perspective. Says Richfield-Goode:
“We’ve got a very diverse selection of art work to suit all tastes and budgets; our exhibiting artists will offer something exciting and new for everyone.”

The dynamic gallery is testament to the personal connections Richfield-Goode has forged with many of the international contemporary artists she represents and showcases her discerning eye.
“What is hanging on our walls is an exclusive insight into to what is hot and happening in the art market within Europe and the rest of the world, which due to proximity Australia has not been able to fully enjoy up until now.”

She is always on the hunt for emerging talent, often spotted at the Biennales in Paris, London, New York and Florence and closely follows the Australian art prizes like the Archibald, Wynne and Telstra Art prizes.
“That’s a really good time to discover them and nurture their careers and help to build their presence in the art scene.”
London-born gallery director Katy Richfield-Goode studied art history at Cambridge, immersing herself in the world of international art. After receiving her degree, she started her art dealing career within one of London’s most successful and influential galleries The Richard Green Gallery, specialising in Impressionist to Modern British art, before moving to internationally renowned art auction house Christies as an Old Master researcher. She went on to manage a leading London contemporary art gallery for several years, before moving to Australia.

Tired of seeing the same artists in countless Australian galleries, Richfield-Goode wanted to offer the market something different.
“People’s tastes are so diverse and I think we are really narrowing our market if we specify only one type of art,” she says. “Art is a very personal experience and I love all different types of art, the gallery reflects my personality, what I like and also what I know will interest other people too.”

The gallery represents more than sixty artists, predominantly exclusively in the Sydney market, including Derek Gores, Tony Giles, Christine Drummond, John Giese, Joseph Silcot,,Edison Ilan and Lee-Ann Trewartha.
Richfield-Goode also believes art is now a viable investment for those looking to build a strong portfolio, beyond stocks, shares and property.
“In many cases art investment is more reliable now than the traditional options, because it’s more likely to go up in value than not, a well bought painting can be like a high interest bank account sitting on your wall for you to enjoy on a daily basis” she says. “Art is really becoming an important component for building a great investment portfolio, and many of the major banks and financial institutions now look to the art market to offer impressive and more reliable returns on their money.

The Butler Goode Gallery is particularly proud of their featured Indigenous artists including Emily Kame Kngawarreye, Tommy Watson, Minnie Pwerle, Dorothy Napangardi , Sarrita King and Judy Napangardi Watson whose works will also be on display as a part of their exhibition. Richfield-Goode believes indigenous art is also set to take the international art world by storm. “It’s unique, its symbols and dreaming stories date back to over 40,000 years ago but they still looks so incredibly contemporary even though they are uninfluenced by anything else as there have never been external influences that brought it to what it is.” All Butler-Goode indigenous art is sourced directly from reputable studios and dealers from across the country.

Richfield-Goode believes the Sydney and wider Australian markets are ready for their new concept in art consulting, having seen a growing hunger for art. “Sydney is a very cosmopolitan, wealthy city, with beautiful tasteful homes and people leading great lifestyles,” she says. “And I think artwork plays an important role in our daily lives as it can speak volumes about who we are and how we perceive the world.”

The Butler Goode Gallery also specialises in Art Investment, Home Approvals, Gallery Hire and Art Rental.