Steel Company Sculpture Presentation by Mark Beattie

Mark Bea(e

Artwork Presenta-on May 2014

Mark Bea(e MTB ART Ltd. (+44) 7702122282 info@markbeaDe.co.uk www.markbeaDe.co.uk

Contents

1.  Introduc-on to Mark BeaDe 2.  Iden-fying Artwork Loca-ons 3.  MiKal Corp Ltd. and the local community 4.  Workshop & Site Visit 5.  Timescale 6.  Next Steps 7.  Thank you

1. Mark Bea(e | Ar2st I am an emerging sculptor based in London, who has recently completed an MA at Kingston University where I studied European Arts Prac-ce. Last year I was approached by NatSteel in Singapore and ask to put together an artwork proposal for their 50th Anniversary, since then we have been developing the project. Although only 26 years of age I have exhibited widely throughout the UK since gradua-ng from the Undergraduate degree in July 2010, including exhibi-ons alongside pres-gious ar-sts like Helaine Blumenfeld and the late Lynne Chadwick. I work mainly with steel; enjoying the challenge of making the industrial material appear fluid, aesthe-c and malleable. I use wire, rod, pipe and reinforcement bar so my pieces have different textures and thicknesses. In the past I have used both mild steel and stainless steel, crea-ng pieces that are industrially powder-‐coated, naturally rusted or have elements of polished stainless steel, crea-ng a contact in material and appearance. My work is inspired by my travels around the globe; my experience of different countries and cultures as well as an exchange year I spent studying at the Australian Na-onal University in Canberra. I draw on emo-ons that are felt when travelling; feelings of discovery, adventure and op-mism. My work is privately collected through the UK and the US.

2. Possible Artwork Loca2ons External op2ons 1.  MiKal Corp Ltd. Head Oﬃce gardens Internal op2ons 1.  Recep-ons 2.  Open-‐plan Oﬃce Space 3.  Dining Room 4.  Small mee-ng rooms 5.  Large mee-ng rooms 6.  Boardroom © MTB ART Ltd. 2014

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MiKal Corp Ltd. Head Oﬃce

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MiKal Corp Ltd. Head Oﬃce

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MiKal Corp Ltd. Head Oﬃce

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MiKal Corp Ltd. Head Oﬃce

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MiKal Corp Ltd. Head Oﬃce

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MiKal Corp Ltd. Head Oﬃce

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Recep-on(s)

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Open-‐plan Oﬃce Space

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Open-‐plan Oﬃce Space

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Dining Room

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Dining Room

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Small Mee-ng Room(s)

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Small Mee-ng Room(s)

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Small Mee-ng Room(s)

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Small Mee-ng Room(s)

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Small Mee-ng Room(s)

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Small Mee-ng Room(s)

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Small Mee-ng Room(s)

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Small Mee-ng Room(s)

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Boardroom(s)

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3. MiDal | Staff & Community MiKal Corp Ltd. is clearly an ambi-ous company that’s quickly expanding and exceeding in its field. This progress and success has been recognised in recent years, through awards as well as an increase in the market share. MiKal Corp Ltd. is currently developing their Corporate Social Responsibility sec-on of their website but what beKer way to embrace responsibility for the company's ac-ons and encourage a posi-ve impact through running crea-ve workshops? •  The local community of Indore Schools, nursing homes, hospitals, prisons. •  MiDal Staff A selec-on of staff from different department and levels at MiKal Corp. The workshops are designed to inspire and encourage crea-vity within the local community and staff; they are hands-‐on and allow those who par-cipate to feel engaged with the art project. Community workshops can also be an effec-ve way to generate exposure for MiKal in the local community and lead to posi-ve press both locally and interna-onally. © MTB ART Ltd. 2014

4. Workshop & Site Visit Workshops

I charge a day-‐rate of £800 to run a workshop (including any full days of travel). I can organise any necessary travel/accommoda-on but I do expect expenses and charges to be paid in full prior to the workshop taking place. Any materials used within the workshops are included within the fee.

Site Visit

Site visits are recommended when crea-ng a site-‐speciﬁc sculpture (i.e. outdoor work). I charge a day-‐rate of £500 for a site visit (including any full days of travel). Again I expect all expenses and charges to be covered and paid prior to the site visit taking place.

5. Timescale The -ming of the project really depends on what op-ons MiKal decide to go with, the scale of the project (number of pieces) and whether they are all interior works or if MiKal would like an external stand alone focal point at the front of their office. An outdoor site-‐specific commissioned sculpture would normally take me 2 months to create (depending on scale and complexity of design). I would expect 50% payment upfront and would suggest a site visit prior to any work taking place. Mul-ple pieces both internal and external, small sculptures, wall mounted works and large outdoor works would take considerably longer but a schedule can be drawn up. All ini-al ideas have been leo flexible and vague to allow MiKal to have as much or as liKle input on the design of their sculpture(s) and photographs as they would like. I have iden-fied a number of loca-ons where artwork could go using the images on MiKal’s website. The presenta-on is to give an indica-on of what could be done should MiKal want to proceed and develop the project further.

6. What next? Things to consider at this stage: •  Do you want to run workshops with MiKal staff and/or the community? If so, this will be a star-ng point for ideas and a trip to India will have to be organised. •  Where do you want the work? External work; do you want a large external sculpture to greet staff and visitors to the corporate office? Internal work; are you interested in having sculptures in recep-on to greet staff and visitors? Do you want small sculptures in the mee-ng rooms / Boardroom(s)? Would you like photography of steel on the walls of your offices, mee-ng rooms and Boardrooms? •  Do you have a budget? This may dictate where you have the artwork (just primary loca-ons). Perhaps you can do the project in two phases: Phase One: outdoor sculpture and recep-on Phase Two: mee-ng room and Boardroom artwork •  When do you want the artwork completed and installed by? © MTB ART Ltd. 2014

Thank you for taking the -me to read through this presenta-on; I hope you found it of interest. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any ques-ons regarding my work or this project. Best wishes, Mark BeaDe (+44) 77021 222 82 info@markbeaDe.co.uk

This presenta-on has been made by Mark BeaDe for the beneﬁt of MiKal Corp Ltd. All ideas and imagery is © MTB ART Ltd. 2014