10th Anniversary

A Decade of Achievement

It’s been ten years since Susan Badcock opened the doors of her gallery, the self-named Susan Badcock Gallery (SBG). Holding a degree in Fine Arts, majoring in hand-coloured photography, Susan is a recognised artist in her own right.However, over the decade, she has proved a force to be reckoned with, learning not only the business of gallerist, but also raising a daughter alone, and overcoming the challenges of Covid.

‘I guess I’m a bit bloody-minded’, Susan laughs. Opening the doors of her studio at the rear of Geraldine’s Old Post Office Building on 8 January 2014, she sold two artworks in the first week and thought, ‘I can do this.’ Now, ten years later, Susan is celebrating her decade of achievement.

Full Circle

Susan grew her business, moving most of the art to the upstairs gallery and opened The Mailroom, a boutique design store, in the downstairs site. Five years later, she streamlined SBG and The Mailroom into the upstairs premises.

However, for the 10^th anniversary of SBG, Susan is returning to her roots, the downstairs gallery where it all began. It’s a calculated decision to focus purely on herself and the art of her family.

The granddaughter of renowned landscape artist, Douglas Badcock, and daughter of celebrated portrait and landscape artist, John Badcock, Susan’s family needs little introduction, and the intimacy of the original gallery offers viewers a rare opportunity to experience inter-generational fine art at close quarters. ‘Over the past ten years, I’ve come to realise clients often like to meet the artist and chat about the work and the process, giving them confidence that they can fully trust in high quality works, as well as experienced and excellent service’, Susan shares.

The gallery may be downsizing but Susan will still exhibit a generous and exclusive range of paintings and hand-coloured photography, as well as a curated collection of designer wares and sculptures, available for purchase from the gallery or online. With an extensive library of archived Badcock art, she encourages people to reach out so ‘your experience in the gallery isn’t just about the current art, but about finding the perfect piece for your home.’

With great street access, the renovated light-filled gallery is an alluring space, one that Susan knows works well, and the smaller space means she will specialise in Badcock art. Although sad she won’t be able to continue to represent other artists, Susan admits ‘they’re a distraction from what I do best, focussing on my own art and representing the family legacy.’

The Legacy Continues

Honouring the past, appreciating the present and looking to the future, SBG’s 10^th anniversary is just the beginning of Susan’s personal legacy, a return to her roots in a gallery that celebrates not just her own art, but also that of her family, as well as her inspirational journey as a successful businesswoman.