FAREEN BUTT

www.fareenbutt.com

Celebrated worldwide for her precious gems- and metals-encrusted paintings, New York City-based fine artist Fareen Butt has made a name for herself, having created and exhibited commissioned works internationally for prominent collections and with museums garnering an interest in her works.  Her clientele include an impressive list of prominent individuals including the Grimaldi family, Saudi royalty, the Abu Dhabi royal family’s hotel investment, as well as her work being featured aboard Roman Abramovich’s former superyacht recently sold to David Geffen.  She has presented her works at prestigious events.  Almost twelve years ago, Fareen began studying, experimenting and using minerals for their physical characteristics and unique abilities.  Her works contain precious materials including pure gold and silver, sapphire, ruby, magenta, diamonds, onyx, witherite and minerals derived from meteors.  Paintings – depending on the materials used and size – can run for USD $40,000 to $50,000 for a 5ft X 6ft piece while the larger ones measuring 7ft by 10ft can shoot for more than USD $100,000.  Private and corporate commissions, exhibits and key events featuring her work have taken her across the globe to cities including Monaco, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Palm Beach, Berlin, New York, Miami, London, and Venice.  Slated for 2013 and 2014 are initiatives in Dubai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Jakarta, London, Bogota, Rio, Monaco, Macau, Astana, Tashkent, Istanbul, New York, St Petersburg, and Moscow. 

KATIE LISTER'S ROLE

Katie has played an integral role in advising, managing and strategically seeding Fareen Butt with respect to her artwork to ignite growth in key markets around the world.  On a brand positioning level, Katie's invaluable international relationships and her strategic thinking have lead to Butt's participation in numerous prestigious events and initiatives.  For instance, she presented and donated an art piece to Prince Albert of Monaco II in person aboard the My Yacht Monaco VIP hospitality lounge during the Monaco Grand Prix; and was the featured artist at the Caron Renaissance Annual Gala co-chaired by Donald Trump in Palm Beach.  Several other initiatives are the result of Katie's involvement.

Butt was also the focal talent of Quintessentially’s event “The Art of Luxury, The Luxury of Art” ideated, produced, marketed and executed by Katie who handled the Marketing and Communications for the lifestyle firm. The event showcased her work to Quintessentially members and VIP guests.  In addition to the priceless positioning and media attention, these initiatives resulted in a wealth of new relations with prospective collector clients, dealer, gallery relations worldwide, creating a ripple effect worldwide of new exhibits, commissions, events to feature her work and opportunities for Butt.  The years of working with Fareen Butt on her strategic positioning, advising and managing her brand, and the bridging many valuable relationships both corporate and private has greatly contributed to the momentum of Butt’s professional growth. 

BRAND POSITIONING / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS / PRODUCT SEEDING / STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP FACILITATION
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Fareen Butt presents a donated piece to Prince Albert of Monaco II aboard the My Yacht Monaco VIP lounge during the Monaco Grand Prix

BRAND POSITIONING / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS / EVENT IDEATION AND 360-DEGREE EVENT PRODUCTION