A collection of colourful and quirky limited edition prints by contemporary artists for the meeting rooms.
Supplied, framed and installed by Art Contact.
Art Contact commissioned artwork to represent coral and geological patterns. Through the use of actual geological materials including pebble and sand solution, the artwork explores the natural patterns and organic ordering in our environment.
While, in the reception a large four panel Perspex artwork brings together imagery from Inpex project sites and oil rigs against a cityscape backdrop with architecture taken from four main locations worldwide where Inpex have offices. The second panel acknowledges the Japanese origins of the company, using complimentary images from London and Japan, of traditional architecture and sculpture against a backdrop of Mount Fuji and the cherry tree. The colours were considered to enhance and complement the existing design features.
For Inpex, the commissioned work lends a subtle reference to the corporation, who are continually developing and exploring oil and natural gas resources worldwide, whilst complementing the elegance of the walnut finishes throughout the office space.
Art Contact suggested re-framing pieces in the Inpex’s existing collection to be re-distributed around the offices. These pieces, which were in storage, have brightened up wall spaces within the general offices including the break out area.
The brief was to enhance and brighten the space, creating a holistic feel by bringing the outside in through the use of flora and fauna.
The artwork was chosen to complement the tranquillity of the space and the minimalist approach to the interior design.
Zaiwalla & Co founded in 1982 and one of the first law firms to enter the international legal market in China, for this reason the company had a strong tie with China and wanted the artwork to reflect the oriental heritage as well as the European heritage in their artwork for the main reception. The colour red was chosen to reflect the company colours.
Art Contact commissioned two digital montage artworks for the main reception and meeting rooms at Zaiwalla and Co London based offices. The artist created two cityscape depicting iconic sites from Europe and Asia to reflect the client’s associations with these countries. The concept enhances the corporate identity of Zaiwalla, by representing the global reach of the business.
Art Contact sourced a selection of etchings and photography by three contemporary artists who depict subtle references to the marine world.
The artworks were selected for the London offices of this global shipping, news and forecasting corporation.
Art Contact were approached by the Grove Hotel near Watford to arrange a sculpture exhibition in the grounds of the hotel. In excess of 50 locations were identified in the grounds and Art Contact created a portfolio of suggested sculptures. In close collaboration with the hotel staff the final sculptures were selected and their proposed locations for the exhibition agreed.
Art Contact made the arrangements with the sculptors and specialist equipment suppliers. With the assistance of the hotel staff the exhibition was installed over a period of a week and ran for about 6 months.
The project took about 12 months to organise from the time we were first approached to the opening of the exhibition.
See below a selection of images of sculptures in the show.
The full catalogue can also be downloaded.
The brief from the client was to source artworks with an Asian theme to reflect their background whilst creating a feng shui atmosphere to complement the colour palette used in the interior.
The carborundum etchings were floated onto maroon mounts and a fillet was placed against the frame to lift the glass from the artworks in order to protect the sculptural quality of the handmade paper.
Lesley Bailey of DBS
Brendan Kerr of Keltbray chose artworks which reflected the vibrancy and contemporary design of the head offices in Surrey. Some key pieces were chosen to represent the company’s prominent activity in the construction sector. This was loosely interpreted through artworks which employ building materials such as glass, stone and steel as their medium and construction ideas such as balance and illusion as their concept.
Art Contact commissioned a digitally manipulated image of photographs of London architecture which the artist then encased in a painted aluminium box frame with a dichoric glass opening.
When one walks past the artwork the light, which is refracted by the dichoric glass panels, presents an array of colours onto the image behind.
London Bridge Hospital commissioned an artwork which represented the building and its surroundings along the South Bank for the newly renovated Reception Area.
The artwork, a digital montage of photographs, printed onto flame polished acrylic panels and fixed with stainless steel bolts, is a testament to the wonderful architectural features from Waterloo to London Bridge including the river facade of hospital building itself.
Gilead Sciences is a bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need.
Art Contact was invited to work with the team to select artwork to support the corporate identity and to enhance the working environment. Over the years artworks were selected and commissioned for both the offices at Granta Park and for the European Headquarters at Stockley Park.
In the offices at Granta Park colourful artworks were selected to enhance the working environment and to support the companies ethos.
As the main office is based in America they where keen to depict views of London in their Stockley Park offices.
A series of photographs were commissioned depicting views of London. The resulting images were combined and manipulated resulting in series of photo montages which were printed in monochrome to suit the decor.
Keiran Ferguson - Director, Facilities and Operations,
The Portland Hospital wanted to create a welcoming and bright atmosphere in the primary areas of the hospital using artworks that were created through photo-montage technique. The artworks, designed by one of our artists, were digitised montages of photographs taken by the artist of landmarks around Great Portland Street and Regents Park which were then mounted onto glass or perspex panels.
The hospital wanted to reflect their service as specialists in Obstrecics, Women’s health and Paediactrics by employing the theme of mother and child through the artworks used throughout the hospital. In the children’s areas a bright and fun colour palette was chosen to complement the interior design while the images were taken from children playing in Regents Park.
“We are making a major investment in the new office and would like to make a statement of our identity, confidence and that the firm is moving forward”
From this brief we chose and commissioned works of art by established artists as well as up and coming artists such as Martha Winter and Mickey Dell and works by international artists such as Francois Pont and Ralph Keigal.
Together with their existing artwork their collection which has been built up over the years containing works in media from photography to oil and sculpture to relief’s has been much enlarged while still remaining in harmony with the state of the art new offices.
Tim Raper
Princess Grace Hospital part of HCA Healthcare Group. Our association with HCA goes back nearly two decades during which time we have provided a comprehensive art programme to reflect the clients international reputation as a healthcare provider.
In this case we were asked to supply artwork to brighten up the rooms while being aware of the stringent requirements of the healthcare environment.
Over the years, in conjunction with HCA we have developed a range of display products ideally suited to the healthcare environment.
‘Trees’
The brief was to produce substantial artworks that would have considerable impact on the space at the same time as creating a tranquil atmosphere.
Images of trees were chosen to help create the calm and the use of non-reflective acrylic panels giving the impact that the space required.
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The brief for this project was to bring the natural botanical world into this urban healthcare centre. To provide a holistic and therapeutic environment and to create a peaceful atmosphere for the patients.
Art Contact sourced images of flora and fauna from three established photographers to create the right blend of imigary for the space.
Digital image files were printed onto a specialist wipe clean board. This utilitarian board was appropriate within this health care environment to comply with rigorous hygiene standards.
The feed back from this project following the opening has been extremely favourable having satisfied the brief in creating an extremely peaceful environment for staff and patients alike.
New Lock Restaurant at the Runnymede Hotel has been completed.
Padlocks and Keys have been mounted in a inventive way – like jewels in a velvet mount.
This sculpture was commissioned for a Private Client who wished to surprise his wife for their wedding anniversary. The client requested an abstract figurative sculpture which had symbolic references to the anniversary. The two figures in the sculpture can be seen to be entwined in an embrace.
The sculpture ‘Accord’ by John Brown is made out Aluminium Resin and stands on a stone base on top of an oak plinth. The total height including the base is approximately 1340mm High.
Over a period of time Art Contact was commissioned to commission and supply artworks for various areas within the hotel.
A large panoramic view of the Thames by one of our photographers for the link corridor. The image, taken on the banks of the Thames just up the river from the Runnymede Hotel, is mounted onto an aluminium panel in order to create a strong contemporary look.
A series of paintings were also commissioned for various areas within the hotel depicting local scenes in Runnymede and on the Thames.
A tapestry of ‘River Birches’, in silk and copper wire. The brief was to ‘soften’ the travertine wall in the Left Bank Restaurant area. In keeping with the restaurants theme of ‘nature’, Art Contact commissioned the artist to create a 2400 x 1370mm tapestry which was mounted using 50mm diameter stainless steel tubes.
Art Contact were appointed by Bromley College for a public art commission. The sculpture, entitled ‘The Tree of Knowledge’ made out of galvanised steel stands high at 5 metres.
The writing which embellishes the sculpture was inspired by a workshop held between the artist and the students and staff of Bromley College.
A selection of black and white photographs.
Scenes depicting London at night and marine life
Having met Kevin Arnold from G&T to view the new site for site specific artworks, our rational behind the new commission was to take into account the work that Gardiner & Theobald specialise in, so in a loose way, we chose works which reflected their business in construction and consultancy.
Two artists were commissioned to fulfil the brief, firstly Brazillian ceramic artist Valeria Nascimento who created a wall sculpture ‘Ordered Chance’ which was constructed from ceramic cubes to represent Gardiner & Theobald’s position both in the locality and also in the construction industry. Secondly, a wall panel was commissioned from the light artist Chris Wood.
The clients brief was to commission a young up and coming artist for a site specific sculpture.
The artist constructed three figures, depecting the clients three children, in powder coated steel.
The Crystal Centre is a new-build residential and outreach facility for the ‘elderly with dementia’ developed at Broomfield Hospital (Chelmsford) by the North Essex Mental Health Partnership Trust.
In the two Reception Areas, the ‘blue waters’ of the seascape vistas reference the ‘clear thinking’ ethos of the Centre.
Through the various activities and therapies available at the Centre, the patients will be working towards the same ‘clearer thinking’. However, within the Day Unit, the images were carefully chosen to stimulate patients’ memories and assist them in recalling experiences from normal family life.
Art Contact’s brief from MEPC- Granta Park and PPD was for a sculpture to be sited infront of the new PPD building. They wanted something clean and modern, and abstract in style. Virginia Grub of Art Contact, selected three artists who she felt would be perfect for the space. Each artist presented their brief to PPD and Granta Park, from which one artist was chosen to develope their concept further.
Title: ‘Family’
The work dipicts a Father,Son/Daughter and Mother figure, placing the work slightly leaning towards each other to show a family nurturing their young.
This is composed of three sculptures. Each sculpture is fabricated in grade 316 stainless steel with satin brushed effect finish.
The talest piece is 4m high, then 2.5m to 2m high.
A selection of commissions by contemporary artists in a variety of media from leather to metal mesh to graffiti on canvas specially selected by Art Contact for a private client in West London.
Leather wall piece in black and white and the metal mesh artworks are both by well established British Artists.
The Diptych Graffiti Commission by well known British graffiti artist.
Art Contact were invited to view and value Majedie’s exiting 19th Century antique maps. Majedie also engaged Art Contact to consult on the best solution to preserve these maps.
We advised the client to encase the delicate maps in a specially designed perspex box to include the existing batten frame work. These maps are now well preserved for the next 100 years.
Art work supplied for a financial institution for their new offices at Bankside.
Art Contact had worked with this organisation for some years and in 2009 we were asked to select artwork to complete this development.
A wide variety of artists were chosen to complement the design and to reflect the diverse nature of the organisation.
The brief is to develop and implement an art strategy that is relevant to the work of the hospital and the quality of care and expertise offered by RNOH specialists which also integrates with the approach taken to interior design.
The art work will support the internal approach to way finding and therefore needs to incorporate the principle colour schemes planned for the facility.
The long and illustrious history of the hospital and the dedication of its staff should be represented and where possible the art should include the opportunity to distract visitors by providing access to the ‘story’ of the RNOH.
In answer to the brief Art Contract developed a series of story walls to inform visitors about the RNOH together with a series of graphic images printed onto acrylic and floated on the walls with hidden fixings.
A number of locations requiring art were identified and suitable artists were proposed and designs accepted.
The design and production of the pieces were all completed on time and on budget despite various ongoing problems with the build schedule outside our control resulting in several redesigns of several of the pieces.
Friezes were installed on the 2 and 3rd floors, a large montage was installed in the main reception and a colourful mural on the ground floor.
Outside a parralax sculpture was designed and installed depicting the Hospital’s logo of the Cat and the ‘W’ which assembled and then dis-assembled as the designed viewing point was passed.
In conjunction with Limberhurst Gallery a summer exhibition of interior and exterior sculptures was arranged at Limberhurst Arts Centre near Cambridge.
Works by the following 34 artists were exhibited:
Dan Archer, Patrick Barker,
Dorothy Brook, John Brown,
Dick Budden, Mat Chivers,
Alan Foxley, Mel Fraser,
Fiona Goldbacher, Lee Granjean,
Simon Hitchens, Peter Leadbeater,
Heidi Lichterman,
Pierre Diamantopoulo,
David and Dante MacIlwaine,
Malcolm Martin & Gaynor Dowling,
Bernard McGuigan, Adrian Moakes,
Nicholas Moreton, Louise Plant,
Jim Rattenbury, Kate Risdale,
Colin Rose, Teo San Jose,
Matt Sanderson, Andrea Schulewitz,
Matt Stein, Richard Thornton,
Lucy Unwin, Ronald Westerhuis,
Alan Wilson, Deon Winter,
Rachel Wood & Stephen Wright
