The Power of Art In The Workplace

The power of art in the workplace can provide a huge benefit to companies and their staff but is, unfortunately, an issue which is very much underappreciated within working organisations. The majority of working people cannot see a piece of art from their desk and this is a huge shame. Art is not just for the purely aesthetic but can truly affect the creativity and positive mindset of staff. Artworks, sculpture, prints, photography can all play an important role in the overall mental attitude that they can create as art in the office or workplace. Art within the office can inspire staff to explore this wonderful world, who maybe would never really have considered it before, to explore the art world and take this back into their own homes.

Art in the office will, of course, reflect the companies character and values, from fine art photographs of steampunks and classic pop icons to contemporary landscapes and bronze sculptures, all add to the office environment not only as a talking point but also as inspiration. There really are no excuses not to make sure those walls exhibit your chosen art. Cost does not have to be a factor, prints and photography can be very economical, there is also the option of hiring art works, another excellent way of exploring the art world, the options are limitless!

Staff will naturally thrive in a positive and imaginative environment and using art to help create this atmosphere works in a similar way to music, both creating uplifting and thoughtful workplaces which in turn increase productivity and overall energy.

The artist Brian Parker’s contemporary works are a perfect example of an artist whose work would inspire and uplift in the office or workplace. Parker declared his ‘goal as a painter is to create beautiful images which act directly on the visual sense and which by appealing to one’s innate aesthetic sensibilities produce feelings of satisfaction and pleasure‘. Scenes such as ‘Walking to Work‘ would surely put a smile on anyone’s face when thinking about their walk to work and let’s look at the tube station as a place of function, bright colours, pure lines and inspiration!

Saturday Night, Sunday Morning by Brian Parker

Walking to Work by Brian Parker

Lisa Freeman-Bassett – PR Manager