Getting to know Paper Empire Australia

I run the business with my husband who is one of our artists (Stefan Gevers). I manage the day to day running, sales & creative direction. We develop print ranges, limited edition prints & small furniture. We are also agents for several international brands, but 80% of our range is made locally.

Paper Empire started in late 2013 with the aim of promoting great art ranges. We began with 7 prints & 20 greeting cards. It was slow & steady for a while, then I came across 2 international brands that were unlike anything I’d seen locally. That tripled our range and helped create a pathway.

Artists are my inspiration. Having seen many struggle with the traditional gallery system, I thought there should be a middle road where affordable collections could be developed to support their practise & bring the wider public some great choice in art products. I set up Paper Empire to be involved with several industries I love – design, retail, interiors & art.

I was employed by an agency to represent other independent designers. Now I only represent myself & its so exciting!

Finding balance! I work many hours & find it hard to switch off.

Family Art Friends Great food Gallery crawling on a Saturday afternoon.

I worked full time for first 18 months of my business. I’ve only been working full time in my own business for 1 year. It feels like a privilege.

Surviving the first year! We’ve met some incredible & supportive customers and establishing our first showroom has been a lot of fun.