Art Pharmacy - B Corp Certified - Art Consultants

Happy Holidays from Art Pharmacy As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a year filled with creativity, collaboration, and impactful achievements. This year, we’ve: - Delivered transformative art strategies and masterplans for urban spaces, blending storytelling with placemaking. - Curated stunning digital art loops, including the installations at 1 Market Street and Victoria Cross Metro Station in Sydney and 80 Collins St in Melbourne. - Championed the power of art and social impact, collaborating with incredible artists and communities to create meaningful public and corporate art experiences. - Expanded our focus on wellness and creativity through innovative projects that push boundaries and spark connection. None of this would have been possible without the inspiring artists, clients, and communities we’ve had the privilege of working with. Thank you for trusting us to bring your visions to life and for supporting our mission to make art accessible and impactful. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled to continue championing art’s potential to transform spaces, spark conversation, and build community. For now, we’re taking a moment to relax, recharge, and reflect. Wishing everyone a restful holiday season filled with creativity, connection, and joy. We'll see you in the new year!

Art is one of the most underutilised tools in our cities. Beyond its visual appeal, it’s a powerful medium for engagement, connection, expression, and healing. It is why Art Pharmacy, have partnered with International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority on health and wellness in workplaces, to explore how art can transform spaces and prioritise the wellbeing of staff and guests alike. In this article, we utilise project examples to highlight the undeniable benefits of integrating art into workplaces, including fostering creativity, building culture, enhancing wellbeing, and creating a sense of inclusion and pride. We also discuss how corporate art collections provide invaluable opportunities for artists to thrive, offering exposure and fostering meaningful collaborations. Dive into the article to uncover how essential art is to our future well-being, with its ability to transform workplaces and enhance the fabric of our urban environments. https://lnkd.in/gJPVszY7

Proud to share Art Pharmacy - B Corp Certified - Art Consultants's collaboration with Laing O'Rourke as part of Transport for NSW 's Transport Access Program upgrade to elevate the commuter experience at St Peters Station. This project transforms the station into more than just a transit space—it becomes a reflection of the local community’s unique identity, bringing cultural depth and visual interest to the daily commute. The installation invites commuters to see the station as a place for connection and reflection, aligning with the program’s broader aim to enrich public spaces across NSW. At the heart of this project is ‘Bridging Moments’, a cohesive heritage-inspired mural created by Inner West Sydney mural artist Kim Siew. The work blends historical elements with a figurative artistic approach, capturing the evolving environment of St Peters Station. Through the use of geometric shapes, figures, and patterns drawn from architectural features such as the footbridge, stairs, and platforms, the artwork underscores the role of public transport in fostering community connections. ‘Bridging Moments’ serves as a testament to how art curation and placemaking can transform public spaces into meaningful, vibrant environments that echo the culture, values, and needs of a community. It honours the station’s historical heritage while strengthening community identity, creating an uplifting transport hub that bridges the past, present, and future iterations of the local area. Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gMkbe8WB

See You at SXSW Sydney! Following on from our success at last year's inaugural SXSW Sydney, Art Pharmacy - B Corp Certified - Art Consultants and Sugar Glider Digital are excited to be a part of the festival again showcasing the best of how digital art and creativity can transform our spaces and communities. Whether you're passionate about digital art and placemaking or simply curious about how art can transform spaces, we'd love to connect with you! See our activation information below: Where: UTS Building 5 Block A, 5 Quay Street  (corner of Quay St & Ultimo Rd, Haymarket NSW 2000)  When:  Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Who: Art Pharmacy & Sugar Glider Digital Activation: Pushing The Boundaries of Creativity Take advantage of the opportunity to explore our vision and projects. Looking to learn more? Listen to Art Pharmacy's panel from SXSW last year for in-depth insights into the immersive world of digital art placemaking as well as topics ranging from the early pioneers of Computer Art to the future art and technology. Listen to the panel recording here: https://lnkd.in/g-P9f9ww Image from our SXSW 2023 panel 'The Digital & Immersive Future of the Arts: How and Why We Need To Get There' #ArtPharmacy #SugarGliderDigital #SXSW #NSWHouse #InvestmentNSW #DigitalArt #Placemaking #PublicArt Investment NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport B Lab Emilya Colliver Michelle Wang Shanesse Wong Michela Ledwidge Natalie Kradolfer (nee Dodds) Kat Tame Jins M Jose Brian Zou

Last year Art Pharmacy - B Corp Certified - Art Consultants collaborated with leading property group Goodman to commission a large abstract artwork for Axis Alexandria, the first multi-level industrial facility in Sydney. Driven by the art narrative, The Intersection, Art Pharmacy selected renowned artist Rowena Martinich to create large-scale artworks within two five-storey fire stairwells. These installations are designed to inspire tenants, visitors, and the broader community, highlighting the impact of colour, scale, and movement in transforming everyday spaces. This initiative reflects our commitment to integrating art into the built environment, enhancing the experience for all who interact with these spaces. Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gVfra7gy

Sugar Glider Digital, the digital sister agency of Art Pharmacy - B Corp Certified - Art Consultants, have collaborated with Investa to curate a dynamic digital art loop to bring this state of the art screen to life in the heart of their newly refurbished lobby. This loop showcases four digital artists that explore art, design and technology through futuristic, abstract and surreal imagery. Jessica Ticchio - Mirage 03 (2022) "Is reality an illusion, or is the illusion reality?" Jessica’s work challenges perceptions, blurring the lines between the real and imagined through vibrant, shifting visuals. Simon Burgin - Turbulence State Simon, a New Zealand-born digital artist and creative technologist, explores environmental tension and duality through his expertise in innovative technology, user experience design, and digital production. Gavin Barnett - Nebula Sydney-based digital artist Gavin Barnett offers Nebula, a cosmic exploration in motion design, blending abstract and ethereal elements to evoke both wonder and familiarity. Martin Houra - SLOWBURN I (2023) With a disciplined and melodic approach, Martin creates cathartic and rhythmic works that captivate through their precision and fluidity. Image: Martin Houra, Slowburn I, 2023, Image by: Investa #DigitalArt #ArtCuration #SydneyArt #CreativeTech #MotionDesign #Investa #PublicArt #digitalart #artcurator #placemaking

Art Pharmacy - B Corp Certified - Art Consultants and Penrith City Council have unveiled four stunning public artworks created by two talented local artists for Gipps Street Recreation Park. Emma Anna’s ‘Trikaleidscopes’ are origami-like forms that are based on a series of paper sculptures. Her work reimagines a paper kaleidoscope toy arranged to appear as if they were fallen stars scattered on the ground plane. They bring a playful yet industrial feel that complements the concrete and metal surfaces of the youth precinct. The hexagonal forms evoke play and nod to the natural geometry of bee hives, symbolising the skate park as a hive of activity. Thematically, Morgan Shimeld’s towering, yellow ‘Gateway’ evokes ‘re-emergence’ through the stature and relationship between the forms. Reminiscent of a family unit, as a whole, reflecting growth and diversity. On approaching the work the viewer is invited to explore the shifting perspective and play of light upon the faceted forms. The interlocking elements create a contemplative space, posed in an embrace signifying emergence. The grandeur of the central abstracted figures inspires feelings of growth and permanence. These public artworks, distinctly playful and created especially for this park, build a strong sense of identity for the local community, which uses and interacts with the park daily. They exemplify Art Pharmacy’s mantra of art in the everyday. A big thank you to Penrith City Council for collaborating with us on this project!

Art Pharmacy - B Corp Certified - Art Consultants is in Melbourne this week attending the CoreNet Global Australia Annual Conference. We were commissioned to create a digital artwork reflecting CoreNet's four core values: Learn, Connect, Grow and Belong. We are thrilled to officially unveil the Indigenous artwork by Amanda Hinkelmann, a multi-talented Wiradjuri woman born in Wagga Wagga on Wiradjuri Country. This artwork holds significant cultural and historical value and beautifully represents our shared commitment to reconciliation. https://lnkd.in/gwamVKGG

🚉 Exciting Announcement: Digital Artworks at Victoria Cross Station! 🎨 We are proud to unveil our latest project in collaboration with Metro—12 dynamic digital artworks by local artists, transforming Victoria Cross Station into an 'urban oasis.' This initiative highlights our commitment to enhancing urban spaces through innovative placemaking. Key Features: ⭐ Artistic Theme: 12 digital pieces reflecting the concept of serenity amidst urban hustle. ⭐ Hourly ‘Art Pause’: Experience calming, biophilic content every hour, providing a refreshing break from commercial ads. ⭐ Strategic Placement: Located in the Concourse area to ensure high visibility and engagement. ⭐ Interactive Elements: The artworks complement Sydney Metro’s public artwork, 'Sundial,' offering an immersive experience for commuters. This project, recognised by Concrete Playground as one of the best-designed train stations, showcases the synergy between art and infrastructure—special thanks to Cox Architecture for their visionary design. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance public spaces and support local artists. Nicole Bautier, Isabella Martin, Evan Chalmers, Lendlease, Sugar Glider Digital Committee for Sydney #digitalplacemaking #publicart #metroartworks #digitalart #artconsultant

Daily Inspiration at 80 Collins Street with Sheldon Harrington's "Shades of Purple" First Nations artist Sheldon Harrington, a member of the Bundjalung clan of the Northern Rivers, captures the essence of local culture and Country in his work. His piece, "Shades of Purple," uses rich and sophisticated purple hues to elevate the lobby’s stone interior, showcasing how art can enhance corporate spaces. Sheldon combines traditional art techniques with digital tools, starting with sketches and creating layered, animated works. Enquire now to find out about the First Nations works we have available - https://lnkd.in/gz55ZQe2 Sugar Glider Digital Image: Sheldon Harrington Shades Of Purple (2022). Photography by Claire Armstrong. 80 Collins Street, Melbourne