Production
Managing supply chains and deadlines while preserving artistic direction
Introduction
A dedicated project manager diligently manages supply chains and develops tailored programs that focus on cost-efficiency, timely execution, and the preservation of artistic direction. Our team supports the entire production process, from researching materials and suppliers, to issuing requests and price negotiation, to delivery schedules and quality assurance. We also offer preservation services including preventive conservation consultancy, examination, condition reporting, conservation treatment, and maintenance plans.
Budgeting & Logistics
To ensure adherence to the project's budget and schedule, our teams work collaboratively to establish realistic budgets, manage supply chains, and develop tailored programs that align seamlessly with the project's requirements and artistic vision. By carefully overseeing these aspects, we maintain a strong focus on cost-efficiency, timely execution, and the preservation of the intended artistic direction.
Project Management
At the very outset of every project, we attach a dedicated project manager whose sole mission is to ensure project success. With a laser focus on delivery, our project managers engage in regular communication with our valued partners, diligently ensuring that key project milestones are not just met but surpassed. They seamlessly collaborate with subcontractors, while working hand-in-hand with our skilled craftspeople to guarantee timely project completion that exceeds all expectations.
Procurement
We meticulously research and select the most suitable suppliers and vendors. We handle the entire process, from issuing requests for quotations or proposals to negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, and quality assurance. We take care of issuing purchase orders or contracts and ensure the timely acquisition of all necessary materials and services, on time while adhering to stringent quality standards.
Fabrication & Finishing
Our art fabrication and production is a service that brings artistic ideas to life through skilled creation and manufacturing. Our expert artisans collaborate with artists, utilising diverse materials and techniques to ensure precision and attention to detail. From sculptures to installations, this service delivers high-quality craftsmanship, timely completion, and tailored solutions for artists and art enthusiasts.
Installation
Under the watchful guidance of our skilled project managers, we provide comprehensive assistance in organising, managing, and optimising the installation process for your projects. Our dedicated team takes care of every detail, from meticulous handling and secure packaging to seamless domestic or international transportation, ensuring flawless assembly at the destination.
Restoration & Maintenance
Globally, our artisans possess the knowledge and skill to expertly preserve, restore, and maintain artworks. Our team offers a range of preservation services, including preventive conservation consultancy, examination, condition reporting, conservation treatment, and maintenance plans.
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Featured Projects
The Warrior and the Bear
Considered Damien Hirst’s most complex project to date, the 189 works of Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable took almost 10 years to create. The coral-encrusted The Warrior and the Bear sculpture is one of several large-scale artworks created for the exhibition, measuring over 7 metres tall and made entirely out of bronze. The design and intricate detailing of the artworks required a team of specialist fabricators across the world. A 90 minute documentary-style film was released to chronicle the narrative of the exhibition.
Ardath
The spectacular, large-scale glass artwork Ardath features a 42-square-metre wall of mouth-blown glass and is the centerpiece of Brian Clarke's exhibition A Great Light. This installation, an expansive field of flowering meadow motifs in etched glass, bathes the gallery in light and colour. The exhibition presents the artist’s unmatched contribution to the continuous development of the stained glass medium.
Gone But Not Forgotten
The striking installation of Gone But Not Forgotten features a ten-thousand-year-old woolly mammoth skeleton, gilded in 24-carat gold leaf and encased in a gold-framed tank. The work raised $11 million for charity and remains one of Damien Hirst's most popular works on Instagram due to its public installation at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach.
The Severed Head of Medusa
Exceptional in scale and scope, the Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable exhibition challenged the boundaries of the materials, production techniques, and installation methods used. Visitors of the Palazzo Grassi in Venice were greeted by the 60-foot Demon with Bowl sculpture, which was re-cast in resin just for this installation. The Severed Head of Medusa is one of the smaller artworks that highlight the wide variety of materials used such as gold, lapis lazuli, agate, black and blue granite, malachite, jade, crystal, platinum, and several types of marble.
Temple
Held in 2021 in St Moritz, Mental Escapology was Damien Hirst’s first public exhibition in Switzerland. It featured over 40 works presented across multiple outdoor and indoor sites. Highlights included two large artworks from the Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable series, including a 12-foot bronze sculpture The Monk positioned in the center of the frozen Lake St Moritz, and the 21-foot bronze artwork Temple towering over the lake’s north bank.