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How to Turn Space into Place Moments not monuments Art is a representation of our times and our collective consciousness. As a studio, we are committed to exploring what constitutes success and positive impact in...
FX Magazine Lighting Focus Check out our feature profile in this month’s issue of FX Magazine! Our founder James Burke spoke to FX Magazine about harnessing the power of light to transform public spaces “The...
Should art schools be doing more to secure the future of their students? With higher education institutions forced to shut due to COVID-19, it brings us to the question, “Why has it taken a global...
Meet the Team: Emily Van Dyke, Project Manager (US) Our US team based in Seattle is a relatively new addition to the Acrylicize family, officially opening its doors in January 2016. Small in numbers but...
Everything and Nothing x Sketch London An exploration into the highs and lows of social media. In an increasingly digital world, it’s important we take a moment to step back and consider how the internet,...
Sculpture-making in the studio With social distancing measures in place, we have less of our team working physically together, but more space to experiment and create. Studio 7, once part of our office and event...
How can art transform the entrance experience of a building? A building’s entrance is a company’s first opportunity to leave a lasting impression with its audience. As the threshold that bridges the emotional gap between...
Studio culture post-lockdown As we cautiously emerge from lockdown in the UK, we reflect on ways that we’ve stayed connected with each other and kept our creative juices flowing as we continue to work from...
Art on a Postcard: James Burke We’re excited to announce James Burke‘s participation in Art on a Postcard’s Summer Auction 2020! Between 25 June – 9th July, Art on a Postcard have organised an online...
The Importance of Studio Culture by Lola Blackheart At Acrylicize, we pride ourselves on a company culture that fosters creative expression and collaboration in a fun and engaging way, while giving people the experience and...
How can art bring co-workers together? During challenging times and periods of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to feel inspired and a sense of belonging in our places of work. As we begin...
Leading with Love Following the release of our initial statement in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, we are reflecting on ways we can use our creativity as a studio to further support the cause. Members...
Monday Morning Creative Challenge Live! 1st June 2020 Results MMCC is a key component of Acrylicize’s company culture. We gather every Monday to respond to a creative brief, giving us the opportunity to start the...
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week Mental health and the importance of self care is becoming a subject of increased awareness and interest with the general public. Throughout 18th-24th May in the UK, people across the...
Mentoring at Edinburgh College Educational outreach is hugely important to our team, particularly due to Acrylicize’s roots as an Art School final project. As we continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, we believe that we...
Meet the Artist: Hormazd Narielwalla Curation is a powerful communication tool that allows brands, companies and people to express their identity and celebrate their values. We’re proud to collaborate with thousands of established and emerging...
A Moment with Contours by @oneheartmind Contours, our first landmark installation in North America, is a dramatic light-based artwork inspired by technology and nature. Designed bespoke for Seattle-based data company Tableau Software, the intent was...
Acrylicize x Seattle – The Untold Story Since Acrylicize’s humble beginnings as a University art project 16 years ago, it has grown into an established, interdisciplinary creative studio of 35 passionate people, who create and...
The Plywood Mural Art Project As the world grapples with the challenging effects of lockdown measures on society at large, the creatives of Seattle took it upon themselves to use this experience positively. The goal...
Monday Morning Creative Challenge Live! 6th April 2020 Monday Morning Creative Challenge is a key component of Acrylicize’s internal culture. Every Monday at 9am we gather as a studio to respond to a creative brief,...
How to Maintain a Company Culture in a Crisis Acrylicize’s company culture has always been the most important aspect of our studio. It underpins both the work we make and the way we make it. ...
LinkedIn Carpinteria: The Process Behind the Scenes Carpinteria is a small, but picturesque oceanside city in Santa Barbara County, northwestern California. Known for its beautiful beaches and diverse wildlife, Carpinteria offers a unique cultural experience...
The Journey from Intern to Creative Our intern program is such an important part of the studio, helping us to find some of our brightest new talent over the years. With this in mind, we’ve...
Meet the Artist: Claire Luxton Following her exhibition BOTANICA, hosted and curated by us in our gallery and events space earlier this year, we met with Claire Luxton to learn more about the process behind...
James Burke at Miami Basel 2019 Miami Beach’s Art Basel kicks off this week, with leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia showing significant work from the masters of Modern and contemporary...
Connecting Creative Education with Industry Daydream Believers is an Edinburgh-based initiative that brings together creative professionals and secondary school pupils to help them develop essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. We...
Meet the Curator: Chantelle Purcell We spoke to our in-house Curator Chantelle Purcell to get some insight into the importance of curation as part of the creative process, and learn about a selection of exciting...
Why is Art Integral to Healthcare? The restorative properties of artwork should be carefully considered when it comes to spaces within the community healthcare, where the potential to stimulate holistic healing is limitless. With hundreds...
Join us for Claire Luxton’s Botanica, 31st October Join us for Claire Luxton’s BOTANICA, Thursday 31st October, 6:30-9:30pm Luxton describes her collection as sculptural floral narratives, uniquely combining flowers, water, ink and resin to create...
Being Part of Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition After being selected for the second year running, we were delighted to exhibit our artwork Shoreditch High Street Station as part of the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition again....