Ancient Craftsmanship
Supporting Artists
Natural Materials
Timeless Collections
Less is More
Working Locally
Our Mindset
The mechanics of our art consultancy are engineered for excellence. As a studio of creatives for creatives, we drive responsible artistry that shapes a positive legacy for future generations.
Our pivotal role in the art market and beyond is guided by six interconnected principles, ensuring we support everyone involved—the artist, client, project, and environment—while delivering exceptional quality, personable services and timeless art pieces.
Supporting Artists
Artelier is a key supporter of artists' creative potential. Committed to fairly remunerating artistic talent, we follow strict trade standards to combat the exploitation of creativity.
Pledged to equal opportunities, we welcome talent from any background or status, whether emerging or globally recognised—ranging from village ceramicists in the Maldivian islands to contemporary legends displayed at the Tate Modern.
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Ancient Techniques & Craftsmanship
Integral to Artelier’s ethos is working with artists who have a lifetime of dedication connecting to the truth and subtleties of their materials.
Artelier champions artists who pursue craftsmanship - whether from local or international backgrounds - through paths of learning while developing ancient craft techniques. By following their ancestors' footsteps to keep mediums alive and relevant today, we conserve these techniques at risk of extinction and safeguard traditions of invaluable heritage and historicity.
Natural Materials
Since the dawn of time, our ancestors have used and embraced the natural resources around them.
We honour and champion the innate beauty of nature's materials and the artistry that transforms them into works of art, such as raku-fired ceramics, carved wooden sculptures, or weaving with natural wools and fibres. We prioritise sustainable sourcing and rigorously verify our materials from suppliers to ensure we’re protecting the Earth and its resources.
Working Locally
To support local job opportunities and communities, as well as minimising our carbon footprint, we actively research and collaborate with highly skilled local artists, while recruiting talented local curators and project managers.
Not forgetting sustainable practices in artwork design and commissioning, we also proudly collaborate with local specialists and suppliers for framing, logistics and installation.
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Less is More
Our curatorial philosophy is to create art collections prized for their quality and clarity of vision - achieved through a refined and eloquent curation where ‘less is more’.
Skilfully evaluating the dynamics of each space, Artelier concentrates on fewer yet higher quality original pieces. Sensitive to environmental impact, this translates to irreplaceable art collections that withstand the test of time and discourage unnecessary use of resources and materials.
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Timeless Collections
Conscious of shifting trends in the art market and related industries, Artelier invests in the research and development of intelligent, meaningful and contextually relevant art pieces.
By creating profound connections between artwork and project, the collection becomes timeless, irreplaceable and investment-grade. Through careful and thorough research on market trends, we ensure collections remain relevant and impactful, balancing respect for traditions while driving innovation and exploration.
