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Alex Chinneck Studio is responsible for some of the most highprofile public art projects of recent years . Extraordinary sculptures and public artworks are amongst the Studio ’ s specialisms , which playfully disrupt the world around us .
Sliding house Margate , UK Credits - Artwork by Alex Chinneck , Photography by Stephen O ’ Flaherty
“ Our approach to commissions is always bespoke , responding to the setting of the sculpture , its context and community . We enjoy creating contemporary work that resonates with the past and that transforms perceptions of place ,” explains Studio Manager , Sophie Jeffrey .
“ Our philosophy is one of accessibility and enjoyment . We are driven by a desire to create uplifting cultural experiences that make the world seem more magical , and that can be understood by people of all ages and backgrounds .”
As expected , Alex Chinneck Studio boasts a rich portfolio of spectacular artworks , which promise to leave audiences mesmerised and bamboozled .
Stand-outs include a sliding brick façade from a property in Margate , a construction of a full-scale melting house using 7500 wax bricks , and the illusion that a stone building in London ’ s Covent Garden Piazza was hovering .
The painstaking works and efforts of Alex and the wider Studio team haven ’ t gone unnoticed , earning the creatives ’ work to be listed amongst the UK ’ s annual cultural highlights . In addition , the Studio ’ s ‘ unzipping building ’ for Milan Design Week was the most Instagrammed installation of 2019 , welcoming 200,000 visitors in just six days .
Impressively , the Studio ’ s Temporary Projects , which last less than a month , have received more than one million visitors and generated two billion media impressions .
So , what is the secret to Alex Chinneck Studio ’ s stellar accomplishments ? Sophie explains :
“ The success of the work lies in its ability to connect with people . Our sculptures inspire curiosity and awe . Playful in character and yet hugely complex in terms of their design , engineering and construction , they borrow from industry and embody the crossover between art and STEM subjects .
Adding : “ Working with the best engineers , fabricators and makers internationally , we are able to achieve seemingly impossible outcomes . Exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail combine to guarantee the believability of each illusion .” in partnership with www . alexchinneck . com
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