“Is office art popular?”
If you are even a little curious about office art, have you ever wondered this?
Currently, interest in art is increasing worldwide due to improvements in Instagram and smartphone camera functionality. Additionally, with the spread of remote work, there are no longer restrictions on where you can work, and some people are now working from the comfort of their own home, cafe, or other space.
So why has the number of companies decorating their offices with art increased?
We will explain the benefits and effects of decorating your office with art.
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Why are more companies displaying art in their offices?
What kind of art is recommended to display in the office?
Can you create original art to match your office?
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Why are more companies displaying art in their offices?
The introduction of art into office spaces is called "office art."
In recent years, an increasing number of companies are adopting office art such as paintings and wall art.
In 2020, many companies promoted remote work to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
An increasing number of companies are reconsidering the significance of the office as people spend less time in the office, such as working from home except for half the week, or working entirely from home.
What are the benefits of incorporating office art?
[Has a relaxing effect]
As the term art therapy suggests, art has the effect of relaxing the brain. The brain is divided into the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere, with the left hemisphere responsible for logic and the right hemisphere for emotions.
By using your brain in a well-balanced manner, with work on the left side of your brain and art on the right side, your brain becomes less fatigued and has a relaxing effect.
[Increases employee productivity]
Art stimulates employees' sensibilities and makes it easier for them to generate ideas. The people who create good products and services in modern business are able to think emotionally as well as logically. Utilizing office art will increase the number of people who can generate ideas, which will ultimately be reflected in the company's profits.
[It serves as an opportunity for communication]
Art feels different depending on the person who sees it. You can activate communication such as liking and disliking art, empathizing with it, and exchanging opinions. Just as you can start a conversation by talking about the weather or temperature in everyday conversation, you can also use phrases such as ``This is wonderful art'' or ``I like this aspect of this art'' to make it easier to develop the conversation. When visiting guests, it is easy to make an impact on customers and become a conversation starter.
[Penetration of corporate philosophy and vision]
Original art like wall art can express a company's philosophy and vision in art. Art moves people's emotions and hearts. It tends to be difficult for a company's philosophy and vision to be understood in words or letters, but it becomes easier to convey the message intuitively when it is expressed in art.
If you see it many times while working, your awareness of it will become stronger and you will be more likely to put it into practice at work.
[Corporate brand branding possible]
By having art that is unique to the company, it will be recognized as a company that is interested in individuality and art. This is because having art makes it easier to imagine a company as a creative company, a company with a sense of playfulness. There are a certain number of people who aspire to work in a stylish and clean office.
This has the effect of creating a work environment that students looking for jobs aspire to, and creating an office that employees can be proud of, which can improve your social reputation.
What kind of art is recommended to display in the office?
Next, we will introduce some recommended office art.
[Painting]
If you like a painting, you can purchase it immediately and incorporate it into your office. It can be used in a variety of places such as conference rooms, reception rooms, and entrances.
It depends on the painting, but an existing one can be cheaper than original art.
If you are having trouble choosing a painting, we recommend renting art. Rental art is a service that allows you to try displaying various types of art for a fixed price. It will also help you find art that matches your office space.
As expected effects,
・Since there are no restrictions on location, it is easy to display multiple pieces, making it easy for everyone to interact with art.
・A wide variety of types and works are available, making them easy to match with the image of your space.
・In the case of a painting by a famous artist, it gives employees a sense of authenticity and inspires them.
[Wall art]
When an artist draws art directly on a wall, it is called wall art.
Most of the wall art is original and commissioned, so you can turn it into art that embodies the company's philosophy and vision. Wall art is often larger than a painting, so a single piece can create a strong impact and dramatically change the atmosphere of a space.
As expected effect
・Helpful for employees to become familiar with the company
・Useful for corporate branding and recruitment as a company personality
・One piece has an impact, so you can express a sense of playfulness by using different colors.
Can you create original art to match your office?
If you have difficulty choosing art, we recommend creating or commissioning original art that matches the image of your office, rather than purchasing an existing piece.
You can also request an artist whose style you like or an artist with a proven track record.
By collaborating with the artist on your company's philosophy, vision, colors, and images, you can decorate something that suits your purpose.
However, finding the artist you want to commission can be a challenge. Cost, quality of workmanship, and artist's track record must also be considered.
So, how can I find a request for original art?
FROM ARTIST is an art platform for approximately 300 artists from all over Japan, where you can not only sell art but also create original art. You can find your favorite works and artists from a variety of themes and techniques and request original art.
Let's create special art for your office!
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So far, we have explained the reasons, benefits, and effects of increasing the number of companies that display office art.
I found that incorporating office art is effective in both work and communication.
Now that more and more people are interested in art, why not take this opportunity to incorporate some office art?
FROM ARTIST brings together many artists from all over Japan.
There are many works and artists that can only be found here.
We also accept original art creations.
If you would like to know more about FROM ARTIST, please feel free to contact us.
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Author: Shiori
FROM ARTIST management staff. We write feature articles and columns, and provide operational support from an artist's perspective.
Currently training in web design. I recently learned illustrator and photoshop skills!
Supervisor: Shoma Toida
CEO of BUSCA LLC. FROM ARTIST business manager. Started his career as a marketer, gained experience at a business company and advertising agency, and then became independent. Completed marketing-related programs at multiple graduate schools and business schools, including the University of California, Berkeley and London Business School. He also studied the MBA Core Curriculum at Macquarie University and the importance of art in education at the University of British Columbia.