Title:
Hugh James Solicitors
Date:
2004 - 2005
Artist:
Richard Cox, Brendan Burns, Paul
Beauchamp, Kate Belton, Emma Maria Price, Catherine Roche, Pete Williams, Julia
Brooker, James Harris, Elfyn Lewis, Phil Nicol.
Location:
Cardiff (Hodge House)
Background:
With over 1000 artists on file and projects in Cardiff and the UK now numbering over 140, CBAT is well placed to meet the requirements of companies who are increasingly recognising the benefits that artist led initiatives can impart upon their employees and company ethos. The scheme offers corporate companies the opportunity to integrate a rolling exhibition of artworks within their working environment across offices, foyers, boardrooms and communal spaces. A programme is developed of group shows utilising key spaces within the host venue, providing company staff with a stimulating and changing visual environment. In addition to this CBAT works with clients to develop special events, private views, workshops, and artist’s talks with a further facility to develop publications and associated printed material.
Commission:
Hugh James has experienced phenomenal growth and acquired new office headquarters in the centre of Cardiff, to accommodate its expanding workforce. The new offices at Hodge House was re-fitted by Paramount Interiors in 2004, incorporating a modern, fresh and vibrant working environment for Hugh James staff. In order to enhance the firms visual impact further Hugh James approached CBAT to work on a tailor made art in offices scheme to use the work of artists to reinforce the image of the company.
The project comprised of three exhibitions within the Hugh James Solicitors offices including work by: Richard Cox, Brendan Burns, Paul Beauchamp, Kate Belton, Emma Maria Price, Catherine Roche, Pete Williams, Julia Brooker, James Harris, Elfyn Lewis, Phil Nicol.
CBAT
worked together with Hugh James to improve the aesthetics of
the office environment through tailored and