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With specialist expertise in art strategy & large-scale artwork commissions, Artelier delivers a turnkey consultancy service for public art, landscape & garden projects

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example of jaehyo lee's contemporary wooden semi circular art sculpture commissioned in trentino, italy for a public park art installatio display

Public & Landscape Art

As public and landscape art consultants, Artelier has specialist expertise in developing art strategies and commissioning bespoke installations and sculptures.

 

Our projects have spanned varied public realm spaces, including: mixed use developments, corporate contexts, public parks, sculpture gardens, residential developments, landscapes and temporary installations. 

A Selection of our Public Art Projects

With over 15 years' experience developing large-scale public art projects across Europe, the Arabian Peninsula & Asia, discover Artelier's full public art portfolio

Step Inside a Public Art Project

GLASS INSTALLATION AT GENERAL MOTORS

DETROIT, USA  

outsid of GM corporate glass building in a city landscape
industrial installers setting up danny lanes glass mural installation in a corporate hq setting
side angle image of danny lane's glass mural wall sculpture being installation in a lobby entrance of a corporate building

Art Makes the Architecture

Collaborating with artist Danny Lane, monumental glass was engineered into the architecture. A part of the integral fabric of the building, the work becomes immersive as the public moves through sheets of fluid glass. 

an upwards photograph looking at the curves, shadows and colours of danny lane the sculptor's wave light feature wall sculpture covering the entirety of the building's interior
in situ display of the sculptor and artist danny lane's curved wall feature wall in a conteemporary upscaled building
bird's eye view of curved glass installation by danny lane

A Feat of Engineering

To achieve this feat, the artists' studio and curators worked with leading engineers during the work's construction. The sculptures pushed the possibilities of glass art to its limit, re-imagining it as a structural component of the space.

Carving Glass

Countless sheets of stacked glass are carved following a complex structural design. In many ways, it is a traditional process of crafting the surface of glass – an artist's workshop process, that requires hours of cutting, carving and polishing. 

a handiman artist crafted glass by hand using workshop tools such as a hammer and pliers
featuring the artist danny lane doing a commission for a public art project by artelier, including his workshop assistant taken at birds eye level
portrait of artist danny lane's workshop assistant looking and inspecting over a public art commission sculpture made of glass imitating wave like formations in turquoise blue
Split Prism by glass artist danny lane for a public art project featuring 2 wall height glass sculptures cracked in the middle
Split Prism by glass artist danny lane for a public art project featuring 2 wall height glass sculptures cracked in the middle
Danny Lane Glass Sculpture

Sculpting with Light

Carving becomes a creative statement, as the prismatic qualities of glass are revealed in a spectrum of dazzling colours. The glass sculptures were curated with sensitivity to light sources, bringing them to life for the public.

large scale public art mural in the us of an upside down crocodile on a historic red brick building

Our Scope of Services

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Art Services for Public Art

Developing an Art Strategy

Artelier's public art consultants review in detail the public art project specifications and the client's vision for the public artwork. Taking great care to understand the specific context for the public artwork, we propose concepts for the art installation – such as public sculptures and light installations. 

Creatively developing a public art strategy is not only about identifying key locations for public art in a range of contexts, but also about crafting environments that foster social interaction, community pride, cultural expression and economic vitality.

example of Context & Community Engagement by artelier public art curators commissioning a piece by chris wood next to a river in the event with kids running around it

Planning Legislation

Acquiring planning consent for public artworks is a challenge Artelier’s public art consultants are specialised in. Our team have extensive expertise and a long-standing track record of successfully working with cultural institutions, planning authorities, and art commissioners to develop and deliover an art strategy and resultant artwork that meets all planning requirements.

Our leading public art advisory is experienced in providing expert-led strategies compliant with local authorities, ensuring each public art installation contributes positively to local communities. 

in situ shot of stuart ian forst's carved trunk in geometric patterns in the middle of a british forest in the summer time with flowers growing around it

Commission Management

Delivering turnkey project management, our public art consultancy coordinates and supervises each stage of the production process for public artworks to keep the project on track. This includes managing artists, material selection, fabrication techniques, timelines and budgets.

 

Throughout this process, we rigorously adhere to all safety regulations, planning legislation and quality standards, facilitating communication between artists, fabricators and stakeholders. Our comprehensive approach guarantees rigorous oversight and frequent collaboration, to create lasting and impactful public art commissions.

Giles Miller Studio Billboards exampling artelier's service for presentation and installation at clerkenwell close in london at nighttime on a side street 2
large scale billboard on watertank by vhils next to a period industrial building in red brick

Context & Community Engagement

Our team of specialist public art advisors understand the importance of context and community engagement. Our curators fully research a public art location to uncover and bring to life often hidden historical and cultural contexts.  

 

Equally from a contemporary perspective, our public art curators value the importance of today’s diverse communities and engage with them to ensure that the artistic process and the subsequent artwork is rich in meaning and relevance for generations to come.

example of vhils engraving on a cement wall to make a large scale realistic portrait commissioned by council legislation

 Proposal Development

Artelier adopts an inclusive approach to public art, placing an emphasis on open call opportunitiess to access diverse artists and the highest quality range of creative proposals. Artelier public art consultants oversee the entire art commissioning process, including: drafting artist briefs, advertising, and selection process with considered art panels.

Our art consultants rigorously assesses submissions, selecting candidates that best align with the art strategy, community, context, design, and the client’s ambitions. This meticulous process guarantees a well-rounded selection of public artwork proposals that resonate with the community and stakeholders.

Glasgow situated artwork by italian artist at Cloister Garden at St-AndrewsCathedral

 Presentation & Installation

High-value art in public spaces requires specialist public art solutions to ensure the artwork is suitable for integration with the public location and architecture or landscaping. Our art consultants meticulously ensure that public art meets all safety standards and project requirements. 

 

We further collaborate with architects, designers, and engineers on technical aspects, such as integration, durability, H&S, as well as creative aspects, including integrated lighting for art and protective art finishes. From start to finish, Artelier’s public art consultants oversee the entire installation, liaising with project teams on shipping and placement in situ.

Industry Essays

Explore Artelier's industry essays, where we share our insights into art for prestigious public projects and key innovations in the industry.  

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A Walk Through the Public Art Landscape: Unpacking Its Deeper Meanings

On a team visit to London, Artelier's curators examine the public art landscape from the top-down to the bottom-up: institutional to grassroots.

a public art commission by artelier in situ in a cosmopolitan urban setting at night

Work with Us

"Artelier’s expertise has been invaluable for our public art project. They listened carefully to the feedback provided, adopting a proactive and diligent approach that made the entire process easy and enjoyable.  I’ve already recommended Artelier to colleagues for their work and look forward to working with again."

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