Last year I was working on a commission for a top secret client that I can now finally reveal! - The Dorchester Hotel in London. I was invited to make an original collage for their new Artists' Bar that was part of an extensive refurbishment programme.
The Artists’ Bar has been designed to be a glamorous and sparkling area for fun evenings of champagne, seafood and entertainment, featuring the bar’s own Lalique crystal designs and Liberace’s legendary mirrored piano, which has been meticulously restored to take pride of place. Cocktails, served tableside on bespoke trolleys create a touch of theatre and reflect the carefully curated collection of artwork that adorns the walls.
Interior shots of the Artist’ Bar including Liberace’s restored piano.
My brief was to celebrate London and The Dorchester's impact on the city and the famous figures associated with the hotel and 'Liz (at The Dorch)' was born.
About the artwork;
The exuberant collage is a playful pop-culture homage to The Dorchester and its fascinating history. Elizabeth Taylor, who found a second home at The Dorchester in the 1960s, is adorned by a myriad of elements, each with a special connection to the hotel.
The intricate composition includes golden decorative features such as pineapples from the hotel’s interiors; the plane tree, named one of the great trees of London; and Dorchester House, the original namesake structure on the site from 1792.
Gold leaf and true diamond dust augment the work, another ode to the hotel’s luxury.
The bar is now officially open to the public.
