London's Strand Palace Hotel
works with University of the Arts London
Photography credit Sophia Vrahimi.
London, July 6th: Strand Palace, one of London’s most iconic hotels for over 112 years is opening its public spaces to some of the most talented students from Wimbledon College of Arts, University of the Arts London (UAL) for a spectacular exhibition of their final degree pieces.
From July 6th throughout the summer, these students, and innovators of tomorrow in art, design, fashion, communication, media and performing arts will be displaying some of their best, most innovative and exciting pieces. Work will be displayed throughout the ground floor spaces as well as the hotel’s exterior units, transforming the walkway into a breath-taking exhibition for passers-by to observe & enjoy.
From July 6th throughout the summer, these students, and innovators of tomorrow in art, design, fashion, communication, media and performing arts will be displaying some of their best, most innovative and exciting pieces. Work will be displayed throughout the ground floor spaces as well as the hotel’s exterior units, transforming the walkway into a breath-taking exhibition for passers-by to observe & enjoy.
"We're thrilled to provide a space to students from the UAL graduate showcase to exhibit their work after what has been a challenging year." : Mathew Beard, managing director at Strand Palace
The installations provide a high-profile location with heavy footfall for the students to show their hardwork and talent, as due to COVID restrictions, students from the UAL Graduate Showcase have been denied the opportunity to exhibit their work at the college over the last two final terms.
Works on display at the hotel include a combination of pieces from Wimbledon’s BA Costume for Theatre and Screen, BA Production Arts for Screen and BA Theatre Design courses, all curated to form fascinating and thought-provoking art installations.
The hotel’s public spaces will be showcasing an array of incredible models and illustrations from the BA Costume for Theatre and Screen. Students on the course are exposed to a broad range of professional working practices for theatre and film. Full costumes for production can be viewed throughout the ground floor lobby including intricate special effects models, set design maquettes and props and boards detailing the creative process.
The hotel’s exterior spaces viewed from the street include a host of colourful costumes, vibrant headdresses, a model making desk that features the set for Mojo for the Royal Court downstairs, technical drawings and set design projects from the BA Production Arts for Screen.
Works on display at the hotel include a combination of pieces from Wimbledon’s BA Costume for Theatre and Screen, BA Production Arts for Screen and BA Theatre Design courses, all curated to form fascinating and thought-provoking art installations.
The hotel’s public spaces will be showcasing an array of incredible models and illustrations from the BA Costume for Theatre and Screen. Students on the course are exposed to a broad range of professional working practices for theatre and film. Full costumes for production can be viewed throughout the ground floor lobby including intricate special effects models, set design maquettes and props and boards detailing the creative process.
The hotel’s exterior spaces viewed from the street include a host of colourful costumes, vibrant headdresses, a model making desk that features the set for Mojo for the Royal Court downstairs, technical drawings and set design projects from the BA Production Arts for Screen.
Some of the standout pieces on display are from Alfie Lloyd. (RIGHT) Alfie calls his Graduate Showcase 2021 project ‘Circadia’. His aim for this project has been to create an immersive digital sci-fi environment, in a space-station scene placed in a fictional 80s-90s period. ‘Circadia’ refers to the concept of a 24-hour recurring time-loop that will eventually become a narrative component. |
A standout piece (LEFT) that is sure to have passers-by stop and stare in delight is the duchess satin and hand painted cotton suit for Scott Joplin’s opera, Treemonisha. Created by Sofia Videira Pinto, the piece is inspired by the first African American Pilot, Bessie Coleman. In black duchess satin and hand painted cotton in bright and lively colours, the garment is composed by quilted panels, honouring the African American quilting tradition that was so important in the freedom and emancipation of the communities in the Postebellum South.
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Suzie Davies’s magnificent 1920s Bottle Green Velvet Cocoon Coat with Faux Fur Trim and Satin Slip Dress sits proudly on a plinth in the hotel’s main foyer – an instant showstopper on arrival.
The work is inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ character Marquise de Merteuil, the concept behind the piece is the exploration of morality and façade, using Art Deco motifs to symbolise more progressive motifs. A perfect fit for the hotel, who’s extensive redevelopment in the roaring twenties transformed it into an Art Deco showcase.
About
STRAND PALACE HOTEL
Having welcomed guests since 1909, Strand Palace is surrounded by the best London has to offer. Set on the Strand, the hotel is located just minutes from Covent Garden and the River Thames, making it the perfect location for guests looking to indulge themselves in the heart of London. The hotel completed its multi-million-pound refurbishment in May 2020. The refurbishment included all 785 guestrooms, all public spaces and the building’s façade. A perfect balance of art deco influences and contemporary design, the updates offer guests a truly unique experience. Strand Palace’s new restaurant, Haxells, was unveiled in 2019 offering British inspired cuisine throughout the restaurant, bar, afternoon tearoom and private dining room. Strand Palace is part of the L+R Hotels property portfolio.
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