Stephanie Kelly Gordine

The director of the Sydney and Melbourne Affordable Art Fairs is driven by a passion for art and the desire to make it accessible for all.

- Emily Persson, Johnny Kartworksand and Wentworth Galleries.

Home is wherever you hang your art. My husband and I have moved houses and countries more times than I can count, but within the first 24 hours in a new place, we always hang our art to make it feel like a home. Our collection tells the story of our journey together and the different countries, artists and galleries we have met along the way.

I’ve dabbled in different art forms, but my skills lie in promoting art rather than making it. Every day my passion for the industry grows and I am amazed by the different ways in which artists can make you see the world differently.

I bought my first artwork at the Affordable Art Fair London in 2012. My husband and I were planning our wedding and I saw the Affordable Art Fair was launching. I emailed the organisers to enquire about wedding registries and ended up landing my dream job and finding an incredible artwork (as well as getting hitched!). In 2019, I moved to Australia to launch Affordable Art Fair in Melbourne and I’m delighted to now be bringing the fair to Sydney.

I love helping people fall in love with art. Over the last 10 years, I have helped more than 12,000 artworks find happy homes.

My advice for novice art collectors is don’t be afraid to immerse yourself in the art world. Galleries may seem intimidating but their raison d’être is to share the artworks. Trust your instinct but beware – buying art is addictive!