Artwork displayed in office space not only boosts the interpersonal relationship between employees and clients but also promotes employee performance, mood, and physical welfare. Several ways have been identified to choose office artwork that elevates employee experience and achievement and communicate a positive message to the guests.
The artwork has several effects on the observer such as acting as a landmark for memorable environmental features, creating an illusion of traveling through space, and providing directions. For branding and company values, art can help pass a message in a non-verbal way. An example is a company showcasing art that signifies multicultural practices and displaying a wide range of traditions and history. Additionally, artwork can be used to mobilize and communicate issues of concern and collective identity showing the feeling of unity within the organization.
Thirdly, an artwork is a way of creating a connection between the environment and the workplace by highlighting local culture and community. Finally, when employees are involved in choosing and locating artwork for themselves, they get a feeling of being in control which has a positive impact on professionalism at personal, group, and organizational levels.
An office is like a maze and most times the workers are stressed and tensed and at the end of the day due to long periods of working and concentration viewing a piece of art can restore their mental energy and reduce stress. When the employees are relaxed their performance and wellbeing are boosted. Anger at the workplace induces negative behaviour such as non-attendance and aggression. Nature images are believed to help lower anger levels and making people calm. A working environment with calmness and less stress and frustration is enjoyable and collective.
Placement of engaging art pieces leads to the initiation of discussions among employees and through that the culture and values of the organization are emphasized. Employees are sparked by art that they can connect with easily. Art objects are also a way of personally expressing one’s emotions and feelings. When such art is placed in the workplace it encourages reflection and sparks open conversations since they have a feature of interest to the workers.
Art like nature can make someone travel into a different mental realm and create amusement. Amusement significantly helps to reduce inflammation levels that lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes. These scenes have been used in hospitals since they cause physical distraction hence lowers how the patient perceives pain, stress, anxiety, and fatigue. The patients tend to have conversations and relate more with such views and are always peaceful and quiet.
Making the right choice of artwork to put in a workplace takes into consideration the content, texture, scale, and positioning of the work. Images that induce a positive mood include grassy areas with trees, green foliage, and a gently flowing water body at the foremost part of the art. When the view is made to appear elevated, they trigger improved human performance and intelligence. When an artwork shows someone receiving an act of kindness and care, it sets off emotions of feeling loved which in turn reduces the aggressive response to stressful and threatening situations.
Art that is simple or too complex initiates a negative mood while art that has average complexity promotes positivity. The colours and patterns on a piece of work also trigger various emotions. Visually pleasing and interesting work and representational art is preferred compared to challenging pieces and abstract work since they make the employees feel like they understand and connect with the piece.
Conclusion
Application of art by companies to improve the members’ experience and in promoting their brand identity requires the right choice of art. A display of art in a place can cause an emotional, intellectual, or physical impact on the viewer. Sometimes the wrong information can be perceived especially when dealing with sensitive topics such are cultures or traditions and the wrong information can be passed if the piece does not effectively serve the needs of the people and spaces.
